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April 1, 2026
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Youth Migration Leaves Aging Farmers Struggling in Kisii, Threatening Coffee and Tea Production

Youth Migration Leaves Aging Farmers Struggling in Kisii, Threatening Coffee and Tea Production

The growing trend is now threatening agricultural productivity in a region heavily dependent on farming for livelihoods. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Young people are migrating from Kisii County, leaving aging farmers to manage coffee and tea plantations, which threatens the region's agricultural productivity and cooperative societies.

  • Kisii County officials are urging youth to join Sacco societies to access credit and invest in agribusiness.
  • Key agricultural leaders like Elijah Obwori, Kisii County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture.
  • The trend risks the sustainability of cooperative systems that are crucial for milling, marketing, and financing farming operations, impacting the livelihoods of many in Gusii.

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