Fears of maize seed crisis as floods hit Perkerra irrigation scheme
Farmers contracted by Kenya Seed Company in Marigat, Baringo county suffer losses as floods destroy maize farms. Despite anticipation of a bumper harvest, crops are swept away. Ilngarua, Longewan, Kiserian, Leswa, and Ngambo villages affected. Displaced families seek shelter at local schools.
Farmers contracted by Kenya Seed Company (KSC) to plant maize seeds in Marigat, Baringo county are counting losses after floods destroyed their farms.
While the majority of farmers celebrated the onset of the rains and expected a bumper harvest, the floods have swept away crops in their farms.
Families in Ilngarua, Longewan, Kiserian, Leswa and Ngambo villages have been hard hit by the floods.
Some of the families have sought refuge at Ilngarua Day and Boarding Primary School and Perkerra Mixed Day Secondary School.
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