Coffee farmers to receive payments within five days under new reforms

Coffee farmers will be receiving payment for their crop within five days of delivering their produce under sweeping reforms aimed at increasing farmers' pay and revitalising the sector, President William Ruto has announced...

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President William Ruto has announced sweeping reforms in the Kenyan coffee sector, promising farmers timely payments and increased earnings. These changes are aimed at revitalizing the industry and ensuring farmers receive the full value of their produce.

Farmers will now receive payments within five days of delivering their coffee.
At least 80 percent of coffee sale proceeds will go directly to farmers under the new Direct Settlement System.
The government has allocated significant funds to support coffee farmers through subsidies, improved inputs, and cooperative society strengthening, alongside a goal to triple coffee production by 2028.