Agriculture

Ministry of Special Programme is seeking sh 1 billion from the treasury to buy maize from farmers as part of strategic grain reserves.

Maize farmers in Mochongoi division, Marigat district, Baringo County are complaining over exploitation by middle-men who buy the produce at a low price.

Tobacco Farmers in Meru County  afraid  their children may drop out of learning institutions following the failure of Mastermind Tobacco Kenya Limited Company to pay their last year’s April-July tobacco sales.