Ruto Announces Coffee Sector Reforms, Vows 2027 Victory - June 2026

President William Ruto has announced transformative reforms in the coffee sector, promising farmers swift payments within five days of delivering their produce to the market. He has also expressed confidence in winning the 2027 general election and criticized opposition leaders regarding the Finance Bill. At the same time, East African nations have launched a new initiative backed by President Ruto to address the critical soil degradation crisis affecting the region. Meanwhile, Meru County farmers are set to benefit from Sh 18 million worth of farming equipment provided by the county government. Additionally, Kenya has unveiled a 2026-2030 strategy aimed at significantly increasing local production of medicines to reduce reliance on imported pharmaceuticals.