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Relief as State prepares to buy three million bags of maize from farmers

Rael Khamala a casual workers selects good maize from those that were affected by Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) at Moi's Bridge area in Uasin Gishu County.
 Rael Khamala a casual workers selects good maize from those that were affected by Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) at Moi's Bridge area in Uasin Gishu County. [PHOTOS BY: KEVIN TUNO/STANDARD]

Kenya: The Government is preparing to start buying maize from farmers to boost the national Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR).

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries said National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has been mandated to release maize stocks from traditional intake depots in North Rift and Western to stores in areas facing a deficit.

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