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Sorghum farmers counting losses after county’s contract farming program backfired

Naftaly Kithinji (left) and at his neighbour Albert Githinji's farm where sorghum had been planted but failed to yield. The two are among farmers who did not harvest sorghum in Umande. [Photo: Jacinta Mutura, Standard]

When Governor Ndiritu Muriithi got into power in 2017, top on his to-do list was how to turn farming into a profitable venture for residents.

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