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Rice farmers protest alleged misuse of cash in Nyando Constituency

Rice farmers at West Kano Irrigation Scheme demonstrate after the scheme management allegedly misappropriated Sh100 million revolving fund, stalling operations within the scheme. PHOTO BY KEVINE OMOLLO/STANDARD

Nyando: About 2, 500 acres of rice farms in West Kano Irrigation Scheme may not be cultivated after planting in nine out of the 12 rice blocks failed to kick off due to lack of operation funds.

Farmers have alleged that over Sh100 million revolving fund, which has been available for land preparation and acquisition of farm inputs, has been squandered by the scheme managers, leading to the delay of disbursement of funds.

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