The government’s Sh6.5 billion maize subsidy programme that would see the now golden commodity retail at Sh90 per two-kilogramme packet has proved to be more of an enigma than a benediction to Kenyans. Unscrupulous traders have taken advantage of looming maize shortage (heightened by army worm infestation) with glaring impunity despite warning of legal repercussions if one messes with flour prices. See Also: Catastrophic fall of army worms now causes havoc in Elgeyo Marakwet farmsThere is no maize flour in most shop shelves in areas away from the country’s capital. See Also: Control street maize roasting to curb recurring hungerWananchi are crying like the biblical Israelites during the Bible times Exodus. Disgruntled, Kenyans wish they had their Sh150 kilogramme per packet unga provided its availability is unswerving.

Source: Standard Digital June 10, 2017 06:45 UTC