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Kenya may need to import nearly five million tonnes of maize and wheat after drought wiped out large sections of the country’s grain basket, threatening supplies to households, millers and animal feed manufacturers.

Summary Article What you need to know: Kenya may need to import up to 5 million tonnes of maize and wheat after drought wiped out large sections of the country’s grain basket.“Based on satellite weather observations from June through July and in-person field s during the last week of July 2026, FAS Nairobi recommends significant decreases to corn and wheat production estimates across Western Kenya.”