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Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura defends Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi over fake fertiliser saga
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura defends Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mithika Linturi over fake fertiliser saga.
Government spokesman, Isaac Mwaura, has defended Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi in the midst of the current investigation into counterfeit fertilizer that is being distributed across the country under the pretense of being funded by the government.
Speaking on Thursday, Mwaura said Linturi is not directly linked to the scandal telling those calling for the CS resignation that it is unlikely to succeed.
“That is a long shot. There is no way he is culpable of this, he is not involved. The investigations are ongoing and so far the minister of agriculture is working his level best to deliver,” said Mwaura.
In addition, the government spokesperson said an investigation is underway to establish if it is indeed true there is fake fertiliser in circulation.
He said there are chances it could be a scam from people he described as political competitors to sabotage the government’s efforts in distributing subsidised fertiliser to farmers.
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According to Mwaura, NCPB was distributing the fertiliser through its depots on an agency basis.
“You can use a government agency like the postal corporation to distribute courier services by contracting it. It’s the same case with Capital Kenya Limited. It is not NCPB itself,” he said.
The government spokesperson said that besides the board, fertiliser has been distributed through agro-vets and other outlets “which might have served as conduits.”
“All fertilisers under the government-subsidised program are sold in clearly labelled bags,” said Mwaura.
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