President William Ruto has confirmed a Ksh2 billion allocation for coffee farmer debt waivers in the 2026/27 financial year budget.

• Ksh2 billion allocated for coffee debt waivers.
• President William Ruto announced the allocation at a Coffee Revival Programme launch in Kirinyaga County.
• The waiver is a response to appeals from local leaders, including Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, and follows previous allocations, though the total verified debt exceeds the current budget.

President William Ruto is set to launch the Coffee Revival Programme in Kirinyaga County on Monday. The initiative aims to rejuvenate the coffee sub-sector and improve farmer earnings.

• The programme will distribute over 20 million coffee seedlings to boost production in coffee-growing areas.
• The key figure involved is President William Ruto.
• Additionally, more than 900 coffee champions will be commissioned as part of this effort.

President William Ruto is spearheading an initiative to expand Kenya's coffee markets, targeting nations like Belgium and South Korea to boost farmer earnings.

• The Kenyan government is focusing on both domestic consumption and international market expansion, with Belgium identified as the largest consumer of Kenyan coffee.
• President Ruto has engaged with various countries and blocs, including South Africa, the European Union, South Korea, India, and Italy, to remove trade barriers.
• Recent diplomatic efforts include discussions on reducing duties on Kenyan coffee and exploring potential free trade agreements, aiming to significantly improve farmer pay and national revenue.