{"id":9361,"date":"2025-09-18T11:57:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=9361"},"modified":"2025-09-18T11:57:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:57:46","slug":"cherangany-mp-calls-for-timely-opening-of-ncpb-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=9361","title":{"rendered":"Cherang&#8217;any MP Calls for Timely Opening of NCPB Stores"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>By Mercy Buyanzi -Trans Nzoia County<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Cherang&#8217;any Member of Parliament, Patrick Simiyu, has urged the government to ensure the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) stores are opened on time to support local farmers as they continue with the maize harvest.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Speaking during the launch of\u00a0 bus distribution initiative to schools,Simiyu\u00a0 stressed that agriculture remains the primary source of income for many residents in the region.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">He called on the government to purchase maize from farmers at favorable prices, noting that many families depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cThe timely opening of NCPB stores is critical for our farmers,\u201d Simiyu said. \u201cThe government must also ensure that maize is bought at fair prices to protect the interests of our farmers.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Simiyu also opposed the proposed removal of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), which has been a key resource for local development.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9362\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250918-WA0020-134x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250918-WA0020-134x300.jpg 134w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250918-WA0020-458x1024.jpg 458w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250918-WA0020-188x420.jpg 188w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250918-WA0020.jpg 572w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The MP highlighted that the fund has contributed to the construction of schools and the payment of students&#8217; fees, benefiting many families in his constituency.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cThe NG-CDF has supported critical infrastructure and education projects in Cherang&#8217;any. Removing this fund would disrupt development and hinder the educational progress of many students,\u201d Simiyu said.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The MP\u2019s comments come as farmers in the region face challenges in securing markets for their maize.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Simiyu\u2019s call for government intervention highlights the ongoing struggle for fair agricultural policies that benefit local communities.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mercy Buyanzi -Trans Nzoia County Cherang&#8217;any Member of Parliament, Patrick Simiyu, has urged the government to ensure the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) stores are opened on time to support local farmers as they continue with the maize harvest. 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