Kenya

The event will celebrate millers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in food fortification.

The deal, approved unconditionally by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), is linked to a consortium comprising the owners of Mombasa Maize Millers, Kitui Flour Millers, and Eldoret Grains Limited.

With the scheme supplying more than 60 per cent of the country’s rice, farmers argued that the government should prioritise local rice.

The sector’s strength lies mainly in maize, which attracts more donor and private-sector funding compared to beans and cowpea.

the 10-year plan seeks to strengthen the adoption of safety and implementation of biotechnology standards across the region.