Mwaura: DCI is Investigating Allegations Regarding Counterfeit Fertilizer



The government is looking into allegations of counterfeit fertilizer following public outcry, as stated by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura.

Mwaura mentioned that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has initiated an investigation into the purported counterfeit fertilizer.

"I want to assure you that those found culpable of supplying not only the fertilizer but also any other form of fake farm inputs shall be apprehended and prosecuted," Mwaura said.

He mentioned that the government's decision to provide subsidized fertilizer assists in protecting small-scale farmers from fluctuations in fertilizer prices.

The government representative stated that the fertilizer identified as counterfeit is a commercially sold product under an agency agreement outside the NCPB system.

"The product is not part of the GOK subsidized fertilizer availed to registered farmers," he said. 

He mentioned that every fertilizer distributed through the Government Subsidized Program is packaged in bags that are clearly labeled as "Government Subsidized Fertilizer" and marked with "Not for Resale."

He also mentioned that NCPB has received 2.3 million bags of fertilizer, of which farmers have redeemed 2.1 million bags from NCPB stores.

Mwaura additionally stated that 158 selling centers have been activated under the devolved governments' last-mile program using the e-voucher system in 28 counties since January this year.

He noted that the farmers' database in the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS) currently includes 5,533,898 entries.



Mwaura stated that fertilizer has been distributed to 45 counties, and farmers have received vouchers in Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeiyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homabay, Kajiado, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kericho, and Kiambu.

The remaining counties include Kilifi, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Lamu, Machakos, Makueni, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Siaya, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Tharaka Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, and West Pokot.

He added that among the counties that have received the fertilizer, no farmer has come forward to claim that the supplies from NCPB were counterfeit.

"The NCPB being a state corporation that generates its revenue for its operations and self-sustainability, as part of its commercial mandate, engages in business partnerships with interested parties that provide farm inputs and other supplies on an agency basis," he further stated. 

He guaranteed farmers that the government is dedicated to providing high-quality services to all farmers in a transparent, ethical, and professional manner through its various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).



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