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Maize farmers in South Rift protest new vetting regulations by government

Farmers who supplied maize produce to National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) protest at South Rift deport on August 22, 2018. [Harun Wathari /Standard]

About 500 farmers protested at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) stores yesterday over non-payment of their dues, and the new conditions set for maize suppliers.

Led by Mark Chelimo, the farmers complained that the delayed pay had affected farming activities and a majority of them could not afford farm inputs.

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