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Over 7,000 tonnes of fertiliser impounded at the Mombasa port

Over 7,000 tonnes of fertiliser are lying uncollected at the Mombasa port after the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), which imported it from China, rejected a portion of it claiming it is sub-standard.

The move has led to a standoff between NCPB and the captain of the ship containing the cargo which docked on May 14 and remains moored at the port. Yesterday, NCPB confirmed it stopped a ship from releasing Government-subsidised fertiliser to farmers over its "disputable" quality.

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