Faith Odhiambo, the President of the Law Society of Kenya, is pushing for quick investigations and punishments in the fake fertilizer scandal. She wants to make sure that farmers who suffered because of the fake fertilizer get compensated. This scandal has made people worried about the quality of subsidized fertilizers in Kenya. The government is now looking into this issue and promises to punish those responsible.
Recently, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) found out that a company called SBL-Innovate Manufacturer Limited had been selling bad fertilizer to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) for over a year without anyone noticing. This is a big problem because farmers rely on fertilizers to grow their crops, and if the fertilizer is fake, it can ruin their crops and cause them financial losses.
Because of this scandal, farmers are facing a lot of difficulties, and it's important to take action to solve this problem and prevent it from happening again in the future. The government, along with other organizations, needs to work together to make sure that fertilizers meet the right standards and are safe for farmers to use.
Faith Odhiambo's call for quick investigations and punishments shows that people are serious about fixing this problem and making sure that farmers are protected. It's important to hold those responsible for the fake fertilizer accountable and to help farmers who have been affected by this scandal. By working together, we can make sure that farmers have access to good quality fertilizers and can grow their crops without worrying about fake products ruining their harvests.
The Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo calls for speedy investigations and prosecutions into the fake fertilizer scandal, and that the affected farmers be compensated.
— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) April 22, 2024
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