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Tanzanian president bans sale of food crops to Kenya

Author: Abdikarim Hussein Updated: 6 hours ago Category: Politics, World News, Local News Share on Facebook Send via email Share on Facebook Send via email -

Tanzanian President John Maguli has ordered the ban on sale of unprocessed food crops to its neighbouring countries

- The president said the sale of food crops has contributed to rise in food smuggling to neighbouring countries

- On Saturday, June 24, Tanzanian authorities held 10 trucks of food products heading to Kenya at Tarakea in Northern TanzaniaTanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has shocked the region again after banning the sale of unprocessed food crops to its neighbours including Kenya. Magufuli said the ban will be enforced immediately as the sale has contributed to the rise in food smuggling to neighbouring countries.

In a statement through Prime Minister Kassim Majira, Magufuli warned the smuggling of the food crops was a threat to Tanzania's food security.

''From today on, whoever will be caught smuggling food to neighbouring countries, the contraband cargo will be confiscated and handed to the National Food Reserve, and the truck used for smuggling will be donated to the Police Force,'' he said.

TUKO.co.ke has learnt that on Saturday, June 24, Tanzanian authorities held 10 trucks of food products heading to Kenya at Tarakea in Northern Tanzania.READ ALSO:

How Kabogo is conducting his campaigns will make you change your mind about him (photos) Magufuli said the ban will be enforced immediately as the sale has contributed to the rise in food smuggling to neighbouring countries

Kenya was forced to import Maize from Mexico in early May after price of unga skyrocketed.Many Kenyans who have been suffering due to the high food prices found short lived relief after the government introduced subsidized maize flour.



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