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Cheap maize not reaching poor, says Consumer Federation of Kenya

Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) Secretary General Stephen Mutoro Photo by WILLIS AWANDU

Consumer Federation of Kenya has asked the Government to do away with the subsidised maize flour since it does not benefit the targeted millions of poor Kenyans.

In a press statement, secretary general Stephen Mutoro said the move by the National Treasury to release money for importation of more subsidised maize was suspect.

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