A food rights organisation has called on the government to rescind a maize farming ban in three locations of Eastern Mau Forest area of Njoro sub-county, Nakuru. Route to Food Alliance termed the ban counterproductive, potentially catastrophic and ill-timed while at the same time claiming that it was an infringement of smallholders’ right to food. However, Route to Food Alliance said maize is a very important crop to the affected farmers for food security and income. He noted that maize was a staple food in most Kenyan households and one of the most affordable sources of calories. Kigen said the ban put the livelihoods and food security of the affected community at stake.

Source: The Star March 02, 2021 18:00 UTC