Kenya: Audit in Maize Saga Reveals Infected Produce in Stores

Maize infected with aflatoxin could soon find its way into the market after an internal audit on the Sh1.9 billion maize saga revealed that National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) bought maize that was infected.

The report tabled before the National Assembly Public Investments Committee by NCPB Acting Chief Executive Albin Sang indicated that the maize bought by NCPB in their silos at Moi's Bridge, Kisumu and Bungoma was infested, not dried and had developed moulds.

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