Farmers on Alert After Major Fake Seed Bust
The investigation kicked off after area Senator's oversight team received a tip-off that fake seeds were being distributed...
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Authorities in Busia County have seized 160 bags of fake bean seeds and unmarked bags of fake cotton seeds in a raid, prompting a warning for farmers to be vigilant. This bust follows a tip-off about the distribution of counterfeit seeds, with claims pointing to the involvement of the county government.
- Most important fact or figure from the article: 160 bags of fake bean seeds were recovered in the raid.
- Key person or organization involved: Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah spearheaded the investigation, alongside the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS).
- Notable detail that adds context: The fake seeds were recovered in the Nambale Sub-County Agricultural Offices, leading Senator Omtatah to claim the county government perpetrated the scam.
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