Cartels infiltrate Ruto subsidised fertiliser plan, threaten food security

10 suspects have been arrested in Rift Valley and Western Kenya in the past two weeks...

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President William Ruto's subsidised fertiliser program is under threat as cartels infiltrate the system, repackaging and reselling the commodity at inflated prices, undermining national food security.

21 million bags of fertiliser have been distributed since the program's launch in 2022.
10 suspects have been arrested in connection with the criminal activities, primarily in Rift Valley and Western Kenya.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed collusion between National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) officers and cartels.

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