Kenya Impounds 39 Trucks Full Of Unchecked Maize From Uganda

April 14, 2021 Uganda news Comments Off on Kenya Impounds 39 Trucks Full Of Unchecked Maize From Uganda

Kenyan authorities have impounded 39 trucks belonging to traders that are accused of smuggling unchecked maize from Uganda into the country. Earlier this year, Uganda faced a ban from Kenya on its maize exports. This was after Kenya allegedly finding that the grains contain impurities. It is said that the grains from Uganda and Tanzania contain high levels of mycotoxins. ...

Ugandan Maize Fails Aflatoxin Test Before Export To Kenya

April 5, 2021 Uganda news Comments Off on Ugandan Maize Fails Aflatoxin Test Before Export To Kenya

Recently, Ugandan maize traders met with the new tougher requirements for Kenya’s imports from Uganda. These are meant to prevent the influx of grain with high levels of aflatoxin. Kenya’s Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said so far, traders are yet to conform to the laid down guidelines. This means that there have been no imports from Uganda for nearly ...