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One of the affected parcels of land by the Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in KARI farm in Naivasha. [Courtesy]
The government has warned of an acute maize shortage in the coming year due to reduced rainfall.
Maize is a staple food for most households and its availability depends on rainfall patterns during planting.
John Kamanja, a senior officer from the Ministry of Agriculture, said many farmers planted late as they waited for the rains.
The situation has been made worse by the fall armyworm which has affected crops in Subukia, Gilgil, Lanet, Ndondori, Naivasha and Mai Mahiu.