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New protein enhanced maize increases nutrition by 20pc

Though the new crop is good news for most farmers in the country, seed availability will be critical to sustaining the momentum.

By Bob Koigi

A new maize variety that contains enhanced protein levels is quickly picking up among smallholder farmers in the country.

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