The Kenyan government plans to expand coffee farming to more counties, aiming to revive the sub-sector and boost national production. During a forum in Laikipia, Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya announced a funding allocation of over KSh 500 million for this three-year initiative.
- This program seeks to enhance coffee production in traditional areas and introduce it to new regions.
- Wycliffe Oparanya highlighted the need for modern farming techniques to meet growing global coffee demand.
- Farmers are encouraged to utilize the Sh8 billion Coffee Cherry Fund to support their coffee farming ventures.
