The government has begun disbursing Sh500 million payment to dairy farmers who had shares in the Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) before it went under 20 years ago.

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Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday disbursed cheques worth Sh58 million to dairy farmers from Nyeri, Laikipia, Kajiado, Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga and Murang’a counties.

“As a government we recognise that dairy sector is the largest agricultural enterprise in the country with over Sh1.8 billion people relying on the industry which is worth more than Sh160 billion,” said the DP.

“Farmers who were affected have patiently been waiting for their dues for the last 10 years. It was rather unfortunate that though they delivered their  produce they did not get paid,” he added.