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March 26, 2026
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Waiguru urges Gov't to waive Ksh.1 billion debt owed by Kirinyaga coffee cooperatives

Waiguru urges Gov't to waive Ksh.1 billion debt owed by Kirinyaga coffee cooperatives

Waiguru urges Gov't to waive Ksh.1 billion debt owed by Kirinyaga coffee cooperatives..

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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has urged the national government to expedite the waiver of Ksh.1.06 billion in debts owed by 14 coffee cooperatives in the county to revive the sector.

  • The waiver would allow cooperatives to invest more in production and improve farmer returns, addressing liabilities that currently hinder the sector's growth.
  • Key figures involved include Governor Anne Waiguru and Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya.
  • Despite the debt challenges, Kirinyaga has seen increased coffee production from 28,000 metric tonnes in 2017 to 48,000 metric tonnes, with annual farmer earnings rising to about Ksh.7.4 billion.

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