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Government spokesman denies NCPB claims that food reserves are empty

Bags of Maize at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) warehouse in Nakuru on March 15, 2021.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The government has refuted claim by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Managing Director Joseph Kimote that the national grain reserves were empty.

Government Spokesperson Colonel (rtd) Cyrus Oguna yesterday said there was enough food and there was no course for alarm.

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