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State warns of maize shortage due to failed rains, cold weather

One of the affected parcels of land by the Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in KARI farm in Naivasha. [Courtesy]

The government has warned of an acute maize shortage in the coming year due to reduced rainfall.

Maize is a staple food for most households and its availability depends on rainfall patterns during planting.    

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