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May 08, 2012

Kenyan millers warn of maize shortage

Millers in Kenya have warned they could run out maize in the next week due to what they term as exorbitant prices being demanded by farmers.

According to the Cereal Millers Association, which represents 26 milling companies, millers only have an estimated 200,000 bags of maize, enough to last for a week.  The association blames the shortage on reluctance by farmers to sell their produce in anticipation of higher prices.

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Maize on farm in the Mount Kenya region.
Maize on farm in the Mount Kenya region. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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