This was a scandal in Kenya that became public in January 2009, over the sale of imported maize. In late 2008, the ban on importation of maize was lifted by the government to allow capable businessmen to import maize to supplement the local produce that was short of the minimum required to satisfy the local market. The scandal alleges that the following events might have taken place: The following ministries and departments as have been implicated: The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission is currently investigating the scandal but is yet to make an official report on its findings.