Small scale millers close down as maize becomes scarce and costly

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    Bags of Maize at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) warehouse in Nakuru on March 15, 2021. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

    Small-scale maize millers in Nakuru have closed down due to an acute shortage of maize.

    The situation has been made worse by the rising cost of maize which is now going for Sh7,000 from Sh2,500 per 90kg bag.

    The millers are warning consumers to brace for harsh times ahead due to the current shortage which could see the prices hit Sh250 per 2kg bag.

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