Kenya to build fertiliser manufacturing plant

The Kenyan government is planning to build a fertiliser manufacturing plant to cushion farmers from expensive and exploitative suppliers, Agriculture Minister William Ruto has said.

Ruto said the Government had set aside Sh11 billion for importation of fertiliser, which would be cheaply supplied to farmers in the next two months.

The minister said the African Development Bank (ADB) would facilitate construction of the proposed factory.

"We are committed to rescuing farmers from conmen, who have refused to reduce the cost of fertilisers," said Ruto. He accused certain investors of conspiring to exploit farmers.

Ruto said that new factory would serve as the main outlet for the East African region and will be among three factories whose construction will be funded by ADB in Africa.

The Standard