Maize farmers emotional plea to senators

Farmers from various constituencies in North Rift follow the proceedings during senate ad-hoc committee on maize crisis in Eldoret. [Peter Ochieng/Standard]

A Senate session on the maize crisis turned emotional yesterday as farmers accused their leaders for ignoring their plight.

The farmers confronted the senators, saying their concerns, including timely payment for grain supplies to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and access to subsidies, had not been addressed.