Maize farmers in North Rift cut supply over low pricing

Kenya Farmers Association (KFA) Director Kipkorir arap Menjo

Farmers in the North Rift are holding on to maize stocks despite pressure from the Government to sell.

Last week, President Uhuru Kenyatta called on farmers not to sell to middlemen but instead take the stocks to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots to help the Government address shortage. Kenya Farmers Association (KFA) Director Kipkorir arap Menjo blamed the shortage on the government’s failure to adequately support farmers. He claimed the sub-sector is underfunded. “Even after we presented two petitions to the National Assembly last year, nothing tangible is yet to come up,” Menjo said.