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The Kenya Cereals And Produce Board- Mois’bridge.

April 8, 2022 4:39 am

Wamugunda Anne

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Kenya Cereals and Produce Board (KCPB) is a government body in Kenya whose main function is buying and storage of cereals from farmers. The board has its branches in many towns such as Webuye, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Moisbridge.

At Moisbridge, Kenya Cereals and Produce Board is located within the Township along Moisbridge-Cherangani road. This is one of the largest branches in Kenya consisting of eight large silos with a capacity of approximately 5 million bags of cereals. This board is easily accessible through tarmac roads that feed it. The Main cereals that are stored is this KCPB branch include: maize, wheat, sorghum and millet. However, out of all the four, maize is the main cereal being stored at Mois’bridge silos. This is because farmers in the region grow maize on large scale.

KCPB gets funds from the government which it uses to buy cereals from farmers. Each year, around three million bags of maize are bought from farmers after harvesting period. The Moisbridge KCPB serves farmers in Transzoia, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma and Kakamega Counties. The Board either buys cereals directly from the farmers or from middlemen who buy from both small scale and large scale farmers.

In addition to buying cereals from farmers, the board also enables them to easily access farming inputs including fertilizers and cereal seeds through government programs. The stored cereals act as food security in Kenya. The board also sells these cereals especially maize to other stakeholders in these sectors especially maize and wheat millers. Information for farmers on when to sell their produce to the board is usually passed to them through Farmers Cooperatives, Farmers programs on radio and TV stations, leaders and farmers representatives.

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Hailing from the fertile highlands of central Kenya, Wamugunda-Anne's life has always been intertwined with the land. Born into a family of farmers, her earliest memories are of verdant fields, changing seasons, and the rhythm of nature. These formative experiences would later shape her academic and professional pursuits.

Wamugunda-Anne's passion for agriculture was not just about the practice but understanding its deeper implications — the sociological, environmental, and economic intricacies of farming in Kenya. This passion drove her to one of Kenya's prestigious universities, where she pursued a degree in Agricultural Sciences. Throughout her academic journey, she became renowned for her insightful articles on sustainable farming practices, emphasizing the balance between modern techniques and traditional Kenyan agricultural wisdom.

After university, Wamugunda-Anne transitioned into a full-time career in agricultural journalism. Her works have since been published in numerous national and international journals. Beyond just writing, she has played a pivotal role in shaping agricultural policies in Kenya by collaborating with policymakers, researchers, and local farmers. Her articles often focus on the challenges faced by Kenyan farmers, sustainable agricultural practices, and innovative solutions to boost food security in the region.

Today, Wamugunda-Anne stands as a beacon of inspiration in Kenyan agricultural circles. With every article she writes, she hopes to enlighten, inspire, and pave the way for a sustainable agricultural future for Kenya and the African continent at large.