Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Willy Bett said this could force the Government to import grain. A decision on whether to import maize will be made next week following an analysis of needs and Government food reserves. State estimates show that about 1.5 million Kenyans face starvation and this could rise to two million, Mr Bett said. But Bett said the current strategic reserve would not be enough to meet the demand. ALSO READ: Kenya will not import maize as shortage bites, CS Willy BettThe Government had earlier indicated that it would not import maize despite the drought that has affected 23 counties.

Source: Standard Digital January 24, 2017 08:29 UTC