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Agriculture PS says there is no reason for the processors to increase prices only a month after harvest

The Government will this morning meet private millers to discuss the current increase in maize flour prices. Agriculture Principal Secretary Sicily Kariuki confirmed that a meeting is scheduled this morning between senior officials from the ministry and private millers to find an amicable solution to the increase which is already causing concern among consumers.

“We held the first discussions last Friday with one group of millers and we intend to conclude the talks this morning with a view to finding a solution and thus stabilise prices of the maize flour,” said Ms Kariuki in a phone interview.

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