News Senate gives nod to change of NCPB lawSenate ad-hoc committee on agriculture chair and Uasin Gishu Senator Margaret Kamar during a hearing on the maize crisis on September 12, last year. FILE PHOTO | NMGThe Senate has adopted proposals by farmers for the amendment of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Act. Farmers want a revolving fund for the purchase of maize created as opposed to the current situation where NCPB is relying on money from the national government. "The Senate has adopted all proposals by farmers which, if implemented, will end many challenges bedevilling the agriculture sector," said committee chairperson Margaret Kamar. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Agriculture Committee on Monday, Mr Kiunjuri said his ministry’s efforts to procure 166,750 metric tonnes of the commodity began in August 2018.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 24, 2019 07:30 UTC