Maize imports drop amid rise in Kenya’s overall import billKenya National Cereals and Produce board employee offloads maize consignment at the Donholm silos. Kenya’s annual import bill stands at about Sh1.76 trillion, with China accounting for about 21 per cent of imports. The country also saw a reduction in rice imports by 2.1 per cent, with the country spending Sh25.1 billion on the grain last year. The manufacturing industry also took a hit, with some key exports such as cement also registering drops. The country exports more food and beverages with the sector accounting for 44.2 per cent of total domestic export earnings.

Source: Standard Digital April 30, 2020 10:30 UTC