Ministry seeks Sh3.6bn from Treasury to pay maize farmers

The NCPB is buying maize on behalf of the government under the Strategic Food Reserve. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Ministry of Agriculture has asked for money from the Treasury to clear farmers’ debts accruing from maize delivered at the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) as well as to buy more grain from growers.

Chief administrative secretary Andrew Tuimur said the ministry had requested for Sh3.6 billion through a Supplementary Budget to pay the debt. The ministry had also asked for money to purchase more grain.

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