The government has suspended the distribution of subsidised fertiliser following widespread concerns about its quality.
In a statement issued after a meeting of the National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) chaired by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Friday, it was announced that the suspension is necessary to allow for thorough investigations.
“The NDCI expressed concern regarding the public outcry about the fertiliser currently being distributed to farmers, given the significance of Agriculture as one of the key pillars of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). It was noted that investigations into this matter are currently underway,” the statement read.
“As a precautionary measure, the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has been directed to suspend the further distribution of fertiliser until the investigation is concluded and a report is provided.”
“Upon consideration of the above issues, which touched on the lives of Kenyan citizens, NDIC affirmed that after the completion of the fertiliser investigations, those found culpable will face the full force of the law,” the meeting resolved.
