This archive report was first published on 30 December 2021.
Published on December 30, 2021, the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has introduced a new price for maize, buying 90kg at Sh3,000.
This move is expected to bring relief to farmers, who will now save Sh300 per 90kg of maize.
NCPB Managing Director Joseph Kimote explained that the new price will enable farmers to get value for their maize, thereby reducing competition from traders and private millers.
According to NCPB, the payment for the maize will be made within 24 hours of delivery, provided the produce meets the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Grade 1 and 2 standards.
"There are no administrative conditions for farmers to deliver maize as long as the produce meets KEBS Grade 1 and 2 standard," Kimote said.
NCPB also announced the availability of storage facilities at competitive rates, including the warehouse receipt system and regular warehousing, as well as post-harvest services such as grain drying, cleaning, and grading.
