Gov't has released Ksh.600M to New KCC to pay farmers - DP Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday announced that the government has released Ksh.600 million to the New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) for payment of milk delivered by farmers.

Speaking during the ordination of Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Auxiliary Bishop John Kiplimo Lelei in Eldoret town, Gachagua said the government will also soon set aside funds to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) for the purchase of maize.

“Najua wale watu walipeleka maziwa kwa New KCC pesa yao ilikuwa imekwama, jana tuliwachilia shilingi milioni mia sita, na wakulima wote watapata haki yao,” he said.

“Pia tuko na habari ya kwamba mumevuna mahindi na mingi iko nyumbani, tutafanya mpango kwa NCPB tuweke pesa tuweze kusanya mahindi yaliyok katika area hizi za North Rift na kwengineko Kenya.”

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii assured the Deputy President of support from the North Rift counties, urging him not to be distracted by bad politics.

“Ukikuwa hapa jiskie nyumbani, sisi wote viongozi na wakaazi wa hapa tunasimama na wewe. Ukitembea hapa ufurahi, hiyo maneno ingine, sisi tunasema tunasimama na wewe na tunataka ufurahia sehemu hii ya Uasin Gishu,” said Gachagua.

The DP is in Uasin Gishu County for a two-day accompanied by several leaders, and is set to preside over a fundraiser at Kesses later in the day.