Kenya imports maize, wheat to beat rising cost of living

Published 2023년 4월 10일

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Kenya has imported 21,455 metric tonnes of white maize, 27,998 metric tonnes of wheat, and 22,820 metric tonnes of sorghum from countries including Mozambique, Canada, and the US, in an effort to relieve the rising cost of living for its citizens. The grains, which arrived at the port of Mombasa, will be used to help offset the high prices of maize and wheat due to market shortage. The Kenya Ports Authority kept the details of the importers confidential.
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Kenya imported 21,455 metric tonnes of white maize from Mozambique which arrived in the country. Ships carrying maize, wheat grain and sorghum docked at the port of Mombasa on Wednesday, April 5. Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) report showed 27,998 metric tonnes of wheat and 22,820 metric tonnes of sorghum as part of the imports. Kenyans could soon be relieved from the rising cost of living as maize imports arrive in the country. President William Ruto announced his administration’s plans to import maize, rice and beans to cushion Kenyans from the high cost of living. Ships carrying maize, wheat, and sorghum docked at the port of Mombasa on Wednesday, April 5. Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) report showed 21,455 metric tonnes of white maize, 27,998 metric tonnes of wheat and 22,820 metric tonnes of sorghum. The grains arrived from Mozambique (maize), Canada (wheat) and the US (sorghum), Business Daily reported. The cost of unga has been on the rise due to the market shortage and high ...

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