Led by Chemelil Outgrowers Company Chairman Samuel Bonyo, the farmers blamed the management and the Ministry of Agriculture for failing to settle their outstanding debts. FARMERS' MEETING“We have decided to call another meeting for farmers on Monday to agree on the way forward,” Mr Bonyo told Nation. According to Mr Bonyo, the company failed to commit itself to when the farmers are likely to be paid their dues. In the meantime, Mr Bonyo called on farmers to deliver their produce to the neighbouring Kibos Sugar Company. The Sh210 million owed to Chemelil farmers is part of Sh2.7 billion President Uhuru Kenyatta pledged that farmers would be paid last year.

Source: Daily Nation March 28, 2019 13:52 UTC