Millers doubt maize imports on cost, court case
Monday, June 15, 2020 0:01
By GERALD ANDAE
A two-packet maize flour costs an average Sh125.
FILE PHOTO | NMG
Large-scale millers are weighing whether to import maize or not following uncertainties brought about by a court injunction and the relatively expensive Mexican maize.
Millers are worried the court case might drag and subject them to losses if the orders barring the release of imported maize are extended again, even as the import window is shrinking.
“I do not think there will be more than four vessels coming because of the uncertainties brought about by the court case as well as the cost of imported maize, which has seen some members opt out,” said a largescale miller who did not want to be named because of the legal issues involved.
The court case was filed by activist Okiya Omtatah aimed at stopping millers from importing maize, citing quality concerns.
