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Kenya will not import maize as shortage bites, CS Willy Bett

CS Willy Bett

Kenya is not planning to import maize in the next six months. This is despite serious shortage and famine that is threatening 23 counties.

The situation has been worsened by the fact that short rains, during which additional maize is produced, failed last year.

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