The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) warehouse in Nakuru town. It is among the grain storage facilities certified for the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) programme. [Kennedy Gachuhi, Nakuru].
A section of farmers from Trans Nzoia has opposed the warehouse receipt system, saying the initiative is meant to hoodwink them and instead benefit middlemen that their expense.
The government-spearheaded program seeks to provide storage space for farmers' produce at a fee of about Sh50 per bag of dry cereals stored for a year in any of the certified and registered warehouses.
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access