Kenya: Migori Tobacco Farmers Smile All the Way to the Bank

(allAfrica.com) More than 50,000 tobacco farmers in Migori County have a reason to smile after two tobacco buying firms increased their leaf prices.
The farmers had in the past threatned to strike over poor prices.
According to the new price list released by the two firms on Christmas eve, Alliance One will now pay farmers Sh159 per kilo of the highest grade, while BAT will offer Sh158 for the same grade and quantity. Continued