Africa Newsletter 06-12-19

Due to the current maize shortage, the Kenyan government is in the process of finalizing a deal that would allow millers and traders to import maize in a bid to reduce maize price volatility.

Within the next two months, the Kenyan Cabinet is expected to give the defining verdict on whether to lift the ban on GMOs that was imposed in 2012. All indications are that the Cabinet is likely to give the nod to the controversial technology as the country continues to grapple with a perennial food shortage.

Africa Newsletter 05-17-19

Maize prices in the Rift Valley have dropped as NCPB plans to sell off more than two million bags from its stores. The prices increased to more than 3,200 bags last month for a 90kg bag. But the prices have dropped to between Sh2,600-Sh2,800 in Eldoret, Kitale, Bungoma and other areas with millers in Nairobi buying at an average price of Ksh 3100 per 90kg.

Africa Newsletter 05-03-19

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Africa Newsletter 04-16-19

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Africa Newsletter 04-04-19

Because the vetting process and conditions introduced by Kenya Farmers Association director Kipkorir Menjo has made the registration process slow and arduous, few farmers have thus far registered and are selling product to independent traders at Ksh 2,000/90kg despite the board paying Ksh 2,500 per 90-kilo bag of maize. The National Cereals and Produce Board has so far bought 391,000 bags of maize and is yet to meet its target of 2 million bags. Rains have set in most parts of the country specifically Northeastern, Western and Nyanza and parts of Eastern Kenya. Rains in North Rift are yet to start hence farmers are yet to start planting. Moderate wet weather is expected over the Western parts of the country and the Central Highlands. With Wajir, Garissa, Mandera, Isiolo and Marsabit counties receiving more than 30mm in 24 hours.

Africa Newsletter 03-20-19

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Africa Newsletter 03-06-19

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Africa Newsletter 02-20-19

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Africa Newsletter 02-06-19

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East Africa Post Harvest Struggle

As maize harvests go full steam, the eternal struggle continues. There’s a bumper harvest and maize prices drop. Farmers decry unscrupulous traders and demand the government help them. The government puts together a program to support prices which ends with huge deficits, farmers unpaid, and money missing. (Probably tone this down) But who can blame them? What other options have they been offered?