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Unga Prices in Kenya Surge as Maize Shortage Worsens, Farmers Hoard Grain
Nyakundi Report newsroom · Updated Jun 9
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Where we are now
- 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.
What we know
- 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.