The KRA official said statistics showed 86 per cent (1,491,659 tonnes) of white maize was imported before the July 31, deadline. Another 242,828 tonnes of yellow maize was also imported. Some 1,398,095 tonnes came from Mexico, 248,957 tonnes from South Africa and 7,166 tonnes from the US. Ukraine was the largest source of yellow maize (111,512 tonnes), followed by Russia (37,050 tonnes). Wetang’ula, Michael Mbito (Trans-Nzoia), Okong’o Omogeni (Kisii) and Mary Seneta (nominated) demanded to know the millers who imported the cereals.

Source: Standard Digital September 20, 2018 01:07 UTC