Government set to release blended maize meal

Kenyans had relied heavily on ugali as their staple food. [Courtesy]

The Government has moved to stem over-reliance on maize and subsequent consumption of ugali. The initiative is also expected to address malnutrition and stunted growth.

Maize flour will be blended with millet, sorghum, cassava or amaranth, in a joint project involving the Government, millers and scholars. The new blended flour is expected to hit the market in the next three months.