Government unveils new strategy to lock out cartel in Maize supply chain

Rift Valley Regional Cordinator Mongo Chimwanga (Right) with Strategic Food Reserve Trust Fund CEO Omar Salat during a meeting in Nakuru

ELDORET, KENYA: The government has worked out a plan to lock out cartels in the maize sector after releasing Sh5 billion meant for purchase of maize from small holder farmers.

In the plan, the government is banking on regional and county commissioners who will see the formation of committees that will vet maize farmers on their farms prior to delivery of produce to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).