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In 2023, Kenya witnessed a significant surge in maize production, which climbed by 38% to reach 47.6 million bags, as reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
This increase signifies a notable recovery compared to earlier years when production had fallen to 34.3 million bags in 2022.
From 2019 through 2022, maize production saw variations, starting at 44 million bags in 2019, dropping slightly to 42.1 million bags in 2020, decreasing more significantly to 36.7 million bags in 2021, and declining even further in 2022.
The rise in 2023 indicates more favorable farming circumstances, potentially due to enhanced precipitation, governmental actions, and higher subsidies for fertilizers.
Corn serves as Kenya's primary food source, and an increase in its production might aid in stabilizing food costs and improving nutritional safety nets.