NCPB seeks Sh300m for upgrade of grain dryers


Business Daily | by Gerald Andae

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) requires Sh300 million to offer grain drying and storage services to farmers as directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

NCPB managing director Joseph Kimote said a requisition for the funds has already been made to the Agriculture ministry adding that the amount will be used upgrade grain dryers and refurbishing of the depots.

Three weeks ago, President Uhuru Kenyatta directed NCPB to offer storage and drying charges to farmers at reduced fee…

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