FARMKENYA INITIATIVE
Crop
By Lynn Kolongei | March 13th 2021 at 12:00:00 GMT +0300
Farmers in the North Rift have protested over a decision by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) to stop buying their maize due to lack of funds.
The farmers, who have been queueing outside the NCPB stores in Eldoret since Monday, now want the government to pay billions of shillings it owes the agency to enable resumption of business. We understand that the government owes Sh16 billion to the NCPB. The government should fund the cereals body so that farmers can sell their produce. Many farmers are stranded because returning the produce back to their homes is costly,” said Joseph Chesire, a farmer from Moiben.
Serving at Kenya Army
Whether by default or design, Chesire emerged the fourth best candidate at Lelboinet Primary School in Keiyo South during Certificate of Primary Examinations (CPE).
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He served in Kenya Army and his service number started with number 4.
“It is very funny. Everything in my life bears the figure four. Let me tell you even my service number in the military starts with figure four (429xx).
“I finished fourth in three Olympic appearances and World Championships in 1500m. Sadly, I used to win in Grand Prix meetings and when it comes to major championships, I miss the medal bracket.