Maize farmers in North rift reject new price, interrupt DP William Ruto’s speech

Pacifika Nyakara removes chaff from green maize she is selling at the Kisii County market. Maize farmers in North Rift region are an unhappy lot following announcement of the commodity’s prices by the Government. [PHOTO: DENISH OCHIENG/ STANDARD]

ELDORET: North Rift farmers have rejected the new maize prices, saying they are not "friendly".

The farmers said the new price of Sh2,300 per 90kg bag announced by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) would only benefit middlemen. They asked the Government to pay between Sh3,100 and Sh3,300 for their produce claiming the cost of production was too high.