Export market for Maize in Tanzania (11월, 2022)

Kenyan farmer, Joseph Wanjala, is experiencing a boom in profits due to record-setting maize prices, reaching Sh4,500 per bag in November. This surge comes at a time when the country is facing severe drought and potential famine, with over half of the countries experiencing acute drought and 5.1 million people in need of food relief. The declining production of maize and heavy reliance on imports are increasing the cost of flour and other food commodities, causing widespread strain on household budgets and leading to concerns about inflation. The high cost of maize and other inputs, over-reliance on rain-fed agriculture, and climate change shocks are exacerbating the food crisis in Kenya and the larger IGAD region, where millions are facing severe food insecurity.