Shopkeepers should have a sense of brotherhood

Even after the Government announced the arrival of subsidised maize flour, there are reports that some traders are still selling it at a higher price. With their eyes on super profits, some are hoarding the flour so they can sell it when the prices are higher.

All this is done at the expense of many poor Kenyans who cannot even afford the subsidised maize flour. The Government has a responsibility to ensure the flour is not only sold at the recommended price of Sh90 per 2kg packet but is also available on shelves.

While we understand the business people need to make profits, it should not be done at the expense of poor Kenyans. They should be more compassionate about their suffering countrymen.

On the other hand, the Government must provide subsidised farm inputs to farmers to ensure we produce enough food. But the problem is cartels that have connections in high offices. They are blamed for controversial importation of maize from Mexico even after the Government announced Kenya has enough food. [Maxwell Kayere, Kapsabet]