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End of windfall: Why maize farmers aren't smiling all the way to the bank

A 90kg bag goes for Sh4,500-Sh4,800, from Sh5,000-Sh5,300. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

Farmers in North Rift have been left disappointed as maize prices fall.

A 90kg bag now sells at between Sh4,500 and Sh4,800, from between Sh5,000 and Sh5,300 - only two months ago.

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