Farmers in Bahati sub-county of Nakuru are decrying the 16% VAT imposed on fuel that has led to the increased price of farm inputs.
Addressing media at Bahati’s Maili Kumi market, the farmers led by George Gatiba said the high cost of living has affected farmers badly.
“Prices of all farm inputs have gone up and we are now left to suffer. We are just calling on the government to think of our welfare as farmers,” said Gatiba.
Similar sentiments were echoed by Elizabeth Wangari who runs a small grocery at Maili Kumi trading centre.
“Our cry to President Uhuru Kenyatta is to look at the welfare of the common citizens like us who are now facing the harsh economy,” said Wangari.
Speaking at a function in Bahati, Nakuru Woman Rep Liza Chelule and her Kericho counterpart Florence Bore while admitting that the 16% VAT on fuel had affected the common citizens called on Kenyans to be patient as the matter is being addressed by the top leadership.
“It is true that the high fuel prices have a negative impact on almost all the commodities but I am optimistic that the issue will be solved since we have seen the top leadership of the country engaging in talks over the same,” said Chelule.
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