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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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Victor Moturi

Kenya's farmers say they are tired of empty election promises

Smallholder farmers in Kenya (for illustratrive purposes) © AFP/Tony KARUMBA

Kenya goes to the polls on 9 August 2022. Farmers, who constitute a critical sector of the economy, say they have lost faith in the political process.

The high cost of production, farm inputs, and climate change have all affected the agriculture sector adversely, even though politicians promise to strengthen the position of farmers every time there's an election.

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