Unga Prices in Kenya Surge as Maize Shortage Worsens, Farmers Hoard Grain
Unga prices in Kenya have surged due to a maize shortage, with a 2kg packet now costing Sh160. This increase is linked to a standoff between the government and farmers hoarding grain. - Unga prices have risen from Sh120 to Sh160 for a 2kg packet in a few weeks. - Farmers in the North Rift region are hoarding maize, waiting for higher prices. - The Ministry of Agriculture has issued an emergency response as silos are nearly empty. - Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe criticizes the hoarding as 'ruthless market speculation.' - Claim: Farmers are hoarding grain in anticipation of higher prices due to drought conditions. - Claim: The government set a buying price of Sh4,000 per 90 kg bag, which farmers are rejecting. - Response: Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe stated that food security is a national duty.
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