Rift Valley counties have been urged to avert a food crisis by importing subsidised fertilisers for maize farmers. The state has withdrawn from supply of subsidised fertiliser. Last week DP William Ruto assured farmers in the region that the government would still provide subsidised fertiliser. Two weeks ago some farmers signed an MoU with a private company to supply DAP fertiliser at Sh3,000 per 50kg bag. “We commit to provide fertiliser and buy maize from farmers,” Lewis said.

Source: The Star February 25, 2019 21:00 UTC