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President Ruto predicts surplus maize harvest

Maize harvesting for silage making at Kaptuli farm in Uasin Gishu County on November 8, 2022. [Christopher kipsang, Standard]

Kenya is on course to meet national demand for maize, and could even have a surplus.

President William Ruto said from the long rains alone, the country is expected to harvest 44 million bags, compared to last year's 32 million bags.

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