NOTE: This helps fill in the background to the recent concern over 40,000 tonnes of GM maize from South Africa being illegally exported to Kenya.
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THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE VANISHING MAIZE
Noseweek (South Africa), Issue 127
http://www.noseweek.co.za/articles/2256/The-mysterious-case-of-the-vanishing-maize

Something doesn't quite add up about the grain shipment. South African grain trader Afgri Trading (Pty) Ltd stands accused of fraud and corruption in relation to procurement of a contract to supply maize to Kenya's National Cereals and Produce Board. A PwC forensic audit has recommended criminal investigations and two Kenyan officials, Caroli Omondi and Dr Mohamed Isahakia, have already stepped aside following the release of the audit.

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