13/08/2026
Maize farmers in the North Rift are facing a difficult choice of replanting with short-maturing crops or waiting for the long rains and risking another season after drought and disease outbreaks damaged crops across the region.
For farmers who have already spent heavily on land preparation, seeds, fertiliser, weeding and pest control, the decision could determine whether they recover some of their investment or suffer another loss.
Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/farmers-weigh-options-after-maize-crop-failure-5556042