Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - The Ministry of Agriculture on Saturday announced that all farmers whose crops were affected by floods would be compensated.
Speaking during a gathering in Kericho County, Agriculture
Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh stated that the government had begun to map out
affected farmers to facilitate the process.
The PS further warned farmers against carrying out their
farming activities amid floods, urging them to commence their
activities only when the waters subside.
"We have seen that floods have destroyed a lot of crops
it has destroyed a lot of farms," PS Ronoh stated even as he urged farmers
to be cautious.
"We are making arrangements as government to compensate
all farmers whose farms have been affected,” he added.
Ronoh stated the government had already assessed several
affected farms and compensation would be done once the mapping is completed.
“Last week alone, 33 hectares of farmland had been destroyed
by floods and we are making rounds and consulting as a government how we will
compensate farmers,” the Agriculture PS noted.
The latest announcement comes barely a fortnight after
the Ministry of Agriculture announced compensation for farmers who
received substandard fertilizer.
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) in its
announcement urged farmers to lodge formal complaints by filing a claim
declaration form and submitting it to the nearest NCPB depot.
According to the produce board, farmers will also be
required to present their original national ID cards while submitting the
claims.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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