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President William Ruto has announced that the prices of maize flour will go down from next week.

President William Ruto has announced that the prices of maize flour will go down from next week.

Speaking on Friday, April 14 in Mavoko, Machakos County President Ruto stated that imported maize is expected to arrive in the country before the end of the week and would results in prices of maize flour going dropping. 

“Nimepanga ile mahindi tumeagiza kutoka nchi za inje na kufikia mwisho wa wiki hii itakua imefika. Kuanzia next week mtaanza kuona bei ya unga ikiteremka kwa sababu mahindi itakua imefika,” Ruto announced.

The Head of State also assured local farmers that the government would make sure they do not go into losses as a result of the imported maize.

“Lazima tubalance ili ile mahindi tunatoa inje hai umizi wakulima wetu,” Ruto added.

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President Ruto’s announcement comes moments after the High Court suspended the move by the government to contract Zambia Farmers to grow maize exclusively for Kenya.

Justice M Thade suspended the decision until a case filed by Farmers Party leader Irungu Nyakera is heard and determined.

"That after considering the principles for grant of conservatory orders at the exparte stage, I find that the orders sought in the Application are merited. Accordingly, I do grant prayer 2 of the Application," Thande ruled.

According to Nyakera, the government cannot engage Zambia to produce maize since the country is equally facing a similar shortage.