SINGIDA, Jan. 20 -- CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has directed the Singida Regional authorities to closely scrutinise Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) following complaints from farmers over the low prices offered for lentils.

The ruling party has also instructed the Manyoni District Commissioner, Mr Vincent Mashinji, to strengthen oversight of the cooperatives to ensure farmers benefit fairly, rather than being exploited through the sale of crops at low prices.

The directive was issued by CCM National Executive Committee (NEC) Secretary for Ideology, Publicity and Training, Mr Kenani Kihongosi, while addressing a public rally at the Old Itigi Bus Stand grounds in Manyoni District over the weekend, during his official tou...