Kenya
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Kenya considers duty-free import of 3MMT of maize amid low harvest
Kenya is reviewing a proposal from the Cereal Millers Association (CMA), which says increased imports are needed to secure adequate supplies and prevent further pressure on maize flour prices.
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Kenya seeks more Ugandan maize imports with aflatoxin-free grain conditions
Kenya is ready to increase maize imports from Uganda but insists that strict food safety standards must accompany expanded trade.
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Cereal Millers Association warn delay in C60 import approvals threatens wheat flour prices
The association has stressed that every additional day of delay adds expenses without benefiting farmers, millers or consumers.
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Kenya anticipates maize deficit of nearly 486,000 tonnes by late September
Kenya’s maize sector has faced recurring challenges from erratic rainfall, high input costs and logistical bottlenecks, even as the government promotes subsidized fertilizer and seed programmes to boost domestic production.
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Aflabox secures US$1.6M seed funding to grow AI food safety platform in Africa
The investment will support expansion in Kenya and Nigeria as demand grows for faster aflatoxin testing.