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Bad politics killing agro-industrial viability

A tea plucking machine at James Finlays Tea Estate in Kericho County. [File, Standard]

A dangerous trend is cropping up - that of critical segments of the agriculture sector being tragically captured by populism and the 'us-versus-them' deception.

In South Rift, a governor, two MPs and several ward reps are being probed for inciting locals to cause chaos and stall the introduction of mechanised agriculture.

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