Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says the government will begin a fresh phase of registration of farmers as it distributes subsidised fertilizers.
Speaking on Saturday, August 12, during a working visit to the North Rift, the DP said the fresh registration targets farmers who were not put in the system initially.
"We are now commencing phase two of the registration of fertilizers. People should stop demonstrating and get registered to get subsidized fertilizers," said the DP.
The Deputy President presided over a fundraiser in aid of 10 ACK churches at St Mark ACK Church, Lolkerieny in Nandi Hills.
He also flagged off distribution of subsidised fertilizer at Kobujoi National Cereals and Produce Board depot in Aldai constituency.
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Mr. Gachagua noted that the subsidy programme has been a success adding that farmers who benefitted from the initial phase are bound to record a bumper harvest this year.
"This year, we will have a bumper harvest from the maize farms. Right now, we are looking for enough maize dryers so that farmers easily get access to them. The government and farmers will share the cost of drying of maize," he stated.
The DP added, "The prices will be better and we will pay within 48 hours so we deal with brokers and cartels."
Mr Gachagua said the government will work with the governors to ensure the success of the programme.
The government has reduced the prices of 50kg of fertilizers from Sh7000 to Sh2,500.
