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Maize farmers in North Rift to be paid Sh1.4bn from Monday

Senators Professor Margaret Kamar (centre) and Samson Cherargei (second right), sample maize at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Eldoret branch. [Peter Ochieng/Standard]

Maize farmers in the North Rift will from Monday next week begin receiving Sh1.4 billion payment after the cereals board completed verification of deserving beneficiaries.

Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa said 900 farmers had been cleared for payment.

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