State to import 720,000 bags of maize to boost depleting supplies

Maize been dried                  PHOTO/STANDARD

Kenya: Government has initiated negotiations with to neighbouring countries to import 720,000 bags maize to boost local supply. This is as the country reels from poor harvests following reduced rains.

Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei over the weekend confirmed that Government has kicked off the process to import more maize from the region, over and above sourcing from local sources. “We are in talks with regional governments to allow us import more maize. Last week, we had a meeting with Tanzanian ambassador to Kenya and the negotiations are progressing well,” said Koskei.