Kenya: Maize Prices Double Due to Shortage

Posted to the web 26 August 2008 John Njagi Nairobi A shortage of maize has hit Central Province. Consequently, maize prices have almost doubled with a bag of the cereal now costing Sh2,500, from Sh1,400. The shortage is a result of drought since March this year. Large tracts of land in Nyandarua North, Nyeri North and South, Murang'a South and Thika districts were left bare as the crop withered due to lack of... [read full story]