Prices of maize jump on high demand, importation delays
The prices of maize have shot up sharply on the back of delays in importation and competition.
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The prices of maize have shot up sharply on the back of delays in importation and competition.
The government is yet to issue clarity on maize imports with less than a month to the opening of the duty-free window.
Maize prices have eased as farmers and traders release more stocks to the market.
A ship carrying 10,000 tonnes of imported maize will be docking at the port of Mombasa today, coming just days after the State said it will open the duty-free window for the produce.
There were claims that the flour will resurface as wholesalers have been allegedly hoarding the staple in anticipation that they will sell it at a higher price.