Hundreds of farmers celebrating the commissioning of a Sh500 million potato cooling plant in Ol Kalou town. President William Ruto two weeks ago opened the plant, stating: “If there was such a cooling plant by then, I would have taken my potatoes there and waited for when the time prices would go up. We are glad that we will not suffer anymore.”According to Nyandarua Potato Growers Association chairman, Wilfred Kimaru, the commissioning of the plant was great news for farmers. “We have been through a dry season, and there is not plenty of produce as of now. Once the harvest season comes we will be willing to take our produce to the cooling plant as we look for better markets.

Source: Standard Digital April 24, 2023 23:56 UTC