Trans Nzoia farmers have dismissed as "too small" the increase in maize prices by National Cereals and Produce Board from Sh2,800 to Sh3,000 per 90kg bag. Led by Wakimila Mumelo from Waitaluk, the farmers said the cost of production of maize per bag is more than Sh3,000. “We actually expected the increase of more than Sh3,000 per bag,” he said. Yesterday, the government increased the maize prices by Sh200 per 90kg bag after the farmers protested a price reduction in some parts of North Rift...
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