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| Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei chats with Principal Secretary Sicely Kariuki Monday during the Kenya National Farmers Federation annual general meeting in Thogoto, Kikuyu sub county. [Photo: John Karume/Standard] |
The Government has been pushed into a tight corner over demands by maize farmers that prices be increased to more than Sh3,500. This puts the implementation of the East African Community (EAC) common market harmonisation strategy in jeopardy.
According to the protocol signed by regional governments, States are discouraged from setting maize prices, but rather allowing market forces to determine the price to enhance competitiveness.