Thursday, January 11, 2024 - President William Ruto has ordered the Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) to begin buying milk at Sh 50 per litre from Sh 45 to boost farmers’ earnings.
Speaking
on Wednesday after commissioning of the upgraded New
KCC in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, the president directed KCC to begin paying
milk farmers Sh50 a litre beginning March 1 and ensure the price never
fluctuates.
"From July 1, farmers will be paid every
15 days. This is how we will eliminate milk hawking which arises when farmers
are not paid for two to three months," Ruto said.
The head of state further said India has
committed to supporting agricultural transformation to the tune of Sh37
billion, out of which Sh5 billion will be used in the modernisation of KCC.
The President also observed that the
Government will help farmers get quality animal breeds that do not consume a
lot of feed to maximise profits.
He noted that the government will also enhance
farmers' access to seasonal credit through the Agricultural Finance
Corporation.
"The government has allocated AFC Sh10
billion for this purpose," he said.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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