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Grain importation debate continues as farmers get good prices

Bags of Maize at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) warehouse in Nakuru on March 15, 2021. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The debate on maize importation continues even as farmers in the country's grain basket reap good prices from the produce.

It is peak harvesting season in the North Rift with some farmers who have concluded the process selling maize at their doorsteps at between Sh5,000 and Sh5,500 per bag.

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