Kasaï-Oriental: Government Subsidizes Corn Flour to Ease the Burden on Households in Mbuji-Mayi

The Congolese government has launched subsidized corn flour sales in Mbuji-Mayi through the Economic Regulation Fund (FOREC), after the price of a local measure known as a “méka” rose to 5,000 Congolese francs. An agreement reached with local processors on October 8 aims to supply Kasaï-Oriental with 2,500 tonnes per month. More than 7,500 bags arrived on October 22 and have been sold since October 24 at 20,000 francs per 25-kilogram bag. Early observations point to a slowdown in price increases, but provincial authorities have been urged to monitor deliveries, stocks, and compliance with the set price.