Farmers from three counties, Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Murang'a are still facing difficulties accessing the subsidised fertiliser despite a directive from President William Ruto.
The farmers who have been camping outside the respective National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) distribution centres have complained that none of them has received the fertiliser.
Some revealed that they had received their notification to collect the farming input about four days ago but the distribution centres are empty.
"Dear xxx, you have a voucher code xxx for four bags of fertiliser. This voucher will expire in 30 days. Please visit your nearest NCPB depot to redeem. Thank you, Ministry of Agriculture," read one of the messages sent to the farmers on March 6.
They further argued that the distribution centre managers had failed to explain the delay or give a way forward to resolve the crisis.
According to some of the farmers, the delay will derail their plans for the planting season urging the government to intervene and ensure the prompt distribution of the necessary material.
"I was here at 4 am and it's now 2 pm and I do not see any signs of getting my bags of fertilisers today. I want to know when I will receive the bags since I already made the payment," one of the farmers stated.
The farmers called upon the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi to streamline the sector and ensure easy and timely distribution of fertilisers.
These complaints came only a few days after President Ruto directed the Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi and Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh to resolve the menace in different parts of the country.
While speaking in Kericho county, Ruto revealed that he was receiving complaints from farmers across the country over the delayed distribution.
He further explained that the government had allocated enough funds to ensure all farmers have access to fertiliser. Ruto remarked that the fertiliser was meant to boost food production and the delay was hindering this milestone.
"I know there are a little bit of problems in regards to the supply of fertilisers, but I am going to sort out this problem. The PS and the Ministry of Agriculture, I give you one week to sort the mess," he ordered.
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