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    "content": "The target is to transfer approximately one million bags and create room for an equivalent purchase. Regarding the ongoing transfers, the details are in the report. Meanwhile, farmers are depositing their maize in various depots for storage under warehouse receipting system. This is helping in preserving maize for the farmers. So far, the following amounts have been deposited under the system; 8,521of maize in Moi’s Bridge, 460 bags of maize in Kapenguria; and, 38,575 bags of wheat in Eldoret. The amount of money allocated for maize purchase in the current 2014/2015 Financial Year is Kshs2,244, 961,384 compared to Kshs3billion allocated in the year 2013/2014 Financial Year. Regarding the prices at which the Board will purchase maize from the farmers, as mentioned above, transfers are taking place, preparations are under way for the Strategic Grain Reserve Trustees to meet and set the purchase price for maize before the stores are opened. That is the Statement. I would want to add that the Committee is very concerned about this delay and, indeed, invited the Cabinet Secretary in charge to appear about one and a half weeks ago and impress upon the NCPB to open the silos in time. The Ministry is aware and the Committee feels that this delay is not well explained; the fact that the price has not been determined by now is a serious concern. If we are really addressing issues of food security in this country, the prices should be decided even before farmers decide to go and plant their crops. The fact that bags are being purchased now when maize is ready cannot really be explained. This should have been dome long ago."
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