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Maize, rice and wheat imports drop following bumper harvest
Maize, rice and wheat imports drop following bumper harvest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

Government pricing through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) was lowered to Sh3,500 per bag, down from Sh4,000 the year before.

Kenya announces 50% duty waiver on importation of yellow maize
Kenya announces 50% duty waiver on importation of yellow maize
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 04, 2025

The move aims to stabilise ‘unga’ prices while easing pressure on the limited maize grain stocks in the country.

No respite for consumers as commodity prices continue to rise in February
No respite for consumers as commodity prices continue to rise in February
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 25, 2025

Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why
Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why
The Conversation  |  Aug 25, 2024

Kenya’s maize production between 2020 and 2022 averaged almost 3.4 million tonnes per year. To meet its 4 million tonne annual consumption, it has bee...

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