State to heed ruling on new coffee payment system

The government says it will obey a court ruling that suspended implementation of the Direct Settlement System (DSS) coffee payments model and will ensure adequate public participation...

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The Kenyan government has announced it will comply with a court ruling that suspended the implementation of the Direct Settlement System (DSS) for coffee farmers. This decision necessitates proper public participation with farmers regarding the new payment model.

Kerugoya High Court Judge Edward Muriithi issued an order to halt DSS for six months.
The court mandated engaging farmers and allowing them to provide feedback on the proposed regulations.
The government will now undertake a public participation mechanism with coffee farmers nationwide.

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