The country says current stocks and incoming shipments will keep supply stable in the coming months.
The government plans to secure up to 5 million tonnes from local farmers to support bread supply.
Research shows poor disease management can cut maize harvests by as much as 30% to 100%.
USDA forecasts both countries will import about 13 million tons as demand stays high.
Farmers say falling prices and slow sales now threaten incomes in Kenya’s largest rice growing region.