Long-awaited fertiliser docks in Mombasa, NCPB ramps up weekend distribution
A vessel ferrying two million bags of input docked a week later than its intended arrival...
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A vessel carrying approximately 2 million bags of fertiliser has docked at the Port of Mombasa, a week later than expected, prompting the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) to extend distribution hours to weekend and public holidays to aid farmers impacted by the delay.
- An estimated 2 million bags of fertiliser have arrived.
- The Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture, Mr Paul Rono, acknowledged the delay and directed extended distribution hours.
- Disruptions were attributed to Middle East tensions affecting global shipping routes, and a need to address alleged corrupt cartels.
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