Govt Announces New Coffee Reforms, Disburses Ksh 9.7B to Farmers
Coffee production in Kenya has dropped by over 70,000 metric tons annually since the 1990s...
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The Kenyan government has announced new coffee sector reforms and disbursed Ksh9.7 billion to farmers through the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund, aiming to double production within three years. This initiative seeks to reverse a significant decline in coffee output.
- Ksh9.7 billion disbursed to farmers via the fund, with production targeting to double from less than 70,000 metric tons to significantly higher levels.
- Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya announced the reforms, attributing past declines to market inefficiencies and weak governance.
- Key reforms include the Direct Settlement System for transparency, the successful Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund, and upcoming legislation like the Coffee Bill 2024. Additionally, 10 companies will receive exclusive export, roasting, and packaging licenses.
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