Mr. Fred Khaoya, a farmer in Chepchoina in his farm Smallholder maize farmers in Chepchoina ward have raised concerns about the likely poor harvest this season, attributing their fears to a lack of access to ward-specific subsidized fertilizer. The farmers have accused the area Member of County Assembly (MCA) Peter Chakali of failing to include them in the ward-specific fund meant to support agricultural inputs. Mr. Fred Khaoya, a farmer in the region, lamented the situation, saying it is unfair that a substantive amount of money was set aside for the program, yet very few farmers benefited. "We never received fertilizer courtesy of the ward-specific fund when we were planting and not even when topdressing. As a result, our maize is emaciated with yellow coloring, which is a clear sign of nutrient deficiency," stated Rev. Khaoya. Mrs. Sophia Recha, another affected farmer, shared similar sentiments, saying her long wait for the taxpayer-funded fertilizer ran out, forcing her ...