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Kenya: Maize Traders Risk Fine As Govt Moves to Shield Consumers
Nation, 28 May 2017
Retailers selling the two kilogramme packet of subsidised maize flour above the recommended Sh90 risk a Sh1 million fine. Read more »
Kenyan Maize Sellers Face Fines As State Moves To Help Consumers
Retailers selling 2kg packets of subsidised maize flour above the recommended price risk a U.S.9,700 (Sh1 million) fine. This follows the publication of a gazette notice giving legal backing for State control of sifted maize flour costs. It is the first time the order has been issued under a 2011 law allowing for price control of essential items.
Residents of Maua, Meru County, pay for subsidised maize flour at Society Stores Supermarket on May 22, 2017.
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