1.Maize market is liberalized in Kenya. The government agent in-charge of marketing is National Cereals and Produce Board [NCPB].NCPB buys at a price set by the government which helps to stabilize the market prices.
2.Middlemen and small scale traders also buy directly from farmers during glut periods and hold to sell when prices improves.
3.Millers buy directly from farmers, NCPB, small scale traders and middlemen.
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