Kari was categorised as PC 5A, while the Tea Research Foundation, Coffee Research Foundation and Kenya Sugar Research Foundation were under category PC 4A. Two years since the creation of the Kenya Agricultural Research and Livestock Organisation, the government is yet to allocate any funds for its operation and management. Agriculture research has once again been ignored in the current budget. He said there are 16 semi autonomous research institutions spread across the country with more than 3,200 permanent staff and 2,000 casuals. “This has not been factored in the new budget and the staff are still being paid the old salary, which accounts for Sh2.2 billion as per 2015-16 financial budget.

Source: The Star June 10, 2016 01:17 UTC