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State releases Sh1.4B to clear farmers’ debt for maize supplies to NCPB

By Silah Koskei | 7yrs ago

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich. [JENIPHER WACHIE, STANDARD]

The Government has released Sh1.4 billion to clear farmers’ debt for maize supplies to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).

According to Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) Henry Rotich, the money is available following last week’s close of 2017-2018 financial year.

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