Enact tough laws to kick cartels out of agriculture sector, governors appeal

Standard Group CEO Sam Sholei(2nd R) chat with Governos led by Chairman Peter Munya(R), Paul Chepkuony(L) and Ukur Yatani during the 3rd Annual Devolution Conference at Meru National Polytechnic on Thursday 21/04/16. [PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO/Standard]

Governors want the Government to rein in cartels operating in the agriculture sector by coming up with harsh laws.

The county bosses argued that Kenyans were shying away from farming because they are not guaranteed maximum benefits, despite agriculture being the largest employer in the country.