By JAMES NGUNJIRIMore by this AuthorBy NYABOGA KIAGEMore by this AuthorBy MAGATI OBEBOMore by this AuthorRetailers selling the two kilogramme packet of subsidised maize flour above the recommended Sh90 risk a Sh1 million fine. This follows the publication of a gazette notice giving legal backing for State control of sifted maize flour costs. FLOUR PRICE LOWEREDOn May 16, Kenya announced subsidies of Sh6 billion to maize importers to help lower the cost of flour. RELIANCE ON RAINMr Bett, however, assured Kenyans that every effort was being made to ensure the subsidised flour reached them on time. Mr Bett urged farmers to grow the avocados, saying the government would assist them get markets in and outside the country.

Source: Daily Nation May 28, 2017 20:26 UTC