Grains Commodity and Trade Updates

While the decision permits the import and processing of the GM corn for food and feed, it explicitly excludes their cultivation within the trading bloc.

Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe said the waiver should reduce the stiff competition between food millers and animal feed manufacturers for the scarce white maize stock.

According to industry reports, a 90-kilogram bag of maize now costs KES 4,800 (US$42.72), with projections suggesting it could rise further to KES 5,500 (US$48.95) in April.