Some agriculture officials colluded with individuals registered as farmers to approve sale of subsidised fertiliser to them in large quantities. The crooks, among them NCPB officials, took advantage of the free market economy to frustrate farmers. “Some traders would resell the subsidised fertiliser at between Sh2,000 and Sh3,000 per bag after repackaging it,” the farmer added. SUBSIDISEDOn February 11, Agriculture Principal Secretary Richard Lesiyampe said the State purchased 100,000 metric tonnes of subsidised fertiliser. Poor communication and unnecessary delays from the NCPB officials further led to a long wait – sometimes weeks – for the subsidised fertiliser.

Source: Daily Nation May 24, 2018 20:37 UTC