As it very apparent that there is going to be a maize shortage, the JB has been asked by workers to buy maize and keep in readiness for the lean period. Using part of the FT Premium a budget has been drawn to buy at least 2000 x 50kg bags of maize to be sold to workers and members of the community at cost as it might be difficult to buy at the market price come say December.
The idea has been supported by many.
'We shall try to maintain quality so that we maintain the market, this is very good said one lady tea plucker Miss Kamwezi of our Satemwa division'.
To Satemwa management, this means that they will be faced with a challange of having to create jobs come the stapple food lean period as many people will be coming to seek employment.
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A record of the activities of the Satemwa Fair Trade Joint Body. The blog gives a brief summary of activities, challenges and triumphs on the road to further development of Satemwa workers and surrounding communities..for more information on Satemwa Tea Estate, check out www.satemwa.com
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