Although they have been prominent within maize business circles in the region for many years, none of the traders has clear political connections or links to influential people. Read : MPs to probe maize farmers' pay crisisVictoria Rotich — the mother of Chepchirchir, Chepchumba and Kimutai — is a well-known businesswoman in Eldoret town. “I have been engaging in the maize business for long. “I started the maize business in 1982, but then I was farming. Also read : Inside story of the NCPB maize scamShe says she then delivered the maize to the depots through her children.

Source: The Star May 31, 2018 05:37 UTC