Shortage of maize and beans, lack of capitation threaten closure of schools

A pupil is served lunch at Magoso Primary School in Kibra on the first day of opening. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

An acute shortage of cereals has hit Nakuru, Narok and Nyandarua counties in the last two weeks, pushing prices over the roof.

The move has left schools and orphanages in dire need of maize and beans as the prices have doubled, worsening the situation.