Maize

Higher output and strong demand from nearby markets push India’s corn exports higher, while lawmakers raise concern about low rice and wheat procurement.

The State has allocated KSh 2 billion (US$15.45M) to the subsidy programme, and the directive instructs the Kenya Seed Company Limited to harmonize and distribute the subsidized seed.

The grain is used mainly in poultry feed formulations, where maize can account for 50–60% of compound feed rations.

Farmers will retain full freedom to choose between GM, hybrid, improved, or indigenous seed varieties.

Even with a slightly smaller harvest, stocks and carry-over from the previous year position the country to supply both domestic grain demand and export markets.