Relief for Kenyans as maize prices drop
Kenyans can now look forward to cheaper maize flour in the coming months after farmers from the Western region started harvesting the crop.
The prices of maize have already drastically dropped in Kakamega, Bungoma and Busia counties where the harvesting season has already kicked off.
The 2kg container of maize (locally referred to as gorogoro) which was retailing at Sh200 three weeks ago is now selling at between Sh80 and Sh100 in most parts of the region.
Early this month, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) released a survey projecting a bumper harvest in maize production, estimated to reach 44.6 million bags, the highest since 2018, a move that it termed as a positive turnaround for the agricultural sector.
In Bungoma, the price of a gorogoro has reduced drastically in Bumula, Kanduyi and Mt Elgon sub-counties.
The prices are expected to drop in other parts of the county, including Kimilili and Tongaren once farmers start harvesting the crop in the next couple of weeks.
Local leaders, led by Governor Ken Lusaka yesterday warned middlemen and brokers not to take advantage of the bumper harvest being witnessed in the region to exploit farmers by purchasing the commodity at very low prices and selling it at a premium.
Source Link: https://www.pd.co.ke/news/relief-for-kenyans-as-maize-prices-drop-192800/
