Farmers in Kirinyaga County decry increasing theft of avocado fruit in Gichugu

Farmers in Kirinyaga have raised concern over increased theft of avocado fruits from their farms. The farmers have decried the recent trends that are causing huge losses and which pose a risk to their earnings. They say the thieves invade their farms at night and most of them have forced to spend nights in their farms as they guard their produce. The residents want security officers stationed in the area to take action against the criminals.