UNGA CRISIS: Could subsidy disappear after elections?

It's sad that most people in Mt Elgon have not accessed the 2kg packet of maize flour trading at Sh90.

Since the government rolled out the subsidised maize flour, it has been an uphill task not only for buyers but also for shopkeepers who have to travel long distances to access the commodity.

Although it is wrong for shopkeepers to sell the maize flour at a higher price, it is worth noting that they spend so much to get the same to customers.

For instance, a shopkeeper who has to travel from Mt Elgon to Bungoma town, approximately 45km to get the flour cannot sell the same at Sh90. 

Dennis Sinyo, Binyenya

Recently, while campaigning in Tharaka Nithi, NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga said no Kenyan in their right mind would vote for Jubilee, considering the harsh economic conditions.

Earlier on, his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka had hinted on the "Unga Revolution" which will sweep Jubilee out of power.

The countrywide shortage of maize flour is blamed on Jubilee's alleged strategy to woo voters with cheap maize flour.

The onus is now on Jubilee to ensure that the imported maize is ferried to all parts of the country. Jubilee should also assure consumers that the subsidy will not disappear after the elections.

Aggrey Kulali, Luanda