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Rift Valley leaders clash over maize scandal

Silas Tiren (Moiben MP) and Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter addressing the media at Parliament on Thursday 24/05/18 on corruption at the NYS and Maize scandals [Boniface Okendo,Standard]

North Rift leaders clashed over a meeting with farmers slated for today in Eldoret town to discuss the maize scam. The scam saw the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) pay more than Sh1.9 billion to less than eight people for maize deliveries at the expense of genuine farmers.

Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter said the meeting, expected to bring together more than 200 farmers' representatives, would unmask those behind the farmers' woes as well as provide the way forward on the maize scandal.

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