Tanzania, Kenya face off over maize amid shortage, soaring prices
Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe (left) inspects lorries laden with maize destined for Kenya at the Namanga border post. Kenya imports a large amount of maize from Tanzania annually. PHOTO | FILE
The maize shortage in the country has seen flour prices rise from $1.40 to about $2 for a two-kilogramme packet within a week, as millers slashed production by half.
