Kenya: Maize Import Fiasco Threat to Food Security

Kenya's maize imports, especially from the neighbouring countries, specifically Uganda, have grown exponentially, but what exactly has perpetuated this scenario?

Uganda has a comparative advantage at producing maize than any other country in the region, which, in essence, means that it has the ability to produce the cereal at a lower cost than Kenya.

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