Vihiga County in western Kenya banks on rebounding coffee sector to inject dynamism in local economy, boost incomes
The coffee programme is expected to benefit thousands of farmers in the county. Dr Ottichilo announced that over 12,000 coffee seedlings of Ruiru 11 and Batian varieties would be distributed to farmers as part of the first phase of the initiative and another 20,000 seedlings in the second phase.
Farmers in Trans Nzoia County diversify to coffee farming as insurance to hedge against unstable maize market, weather
Traditionally known as Kenya’s food basket, the region is witnessing a shift in crop choices as farmers allocate part of their land to coffee alongside maize, beans and dairy.
Coffee farming makes return to Taita Taveta as Kenya ramps up production for bigger stake in world market
New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union is spearheading farmer awareness and capacity-building initiatives promote best agronomic practices and improve production systems, in addition to facilitating market linkages locally and internationally.
Kenya, Italy partner to construct coffee training centre at Coffee Research Institute in Ruiru
The minister highlighted the commitment of the Kenya to revitalising the coffee value chain with a clear focus on small-scale farmers. He observed that persistent challenges that include climate change, limited access to appropriate technologies and constrained financing hinder productivity.
Kenya launches Electronic Warehouse Receipt System to prop up farmer financing, industrial growth
Chairman of the Warehouse Receipt System Council Patrick Mukundi Mbogo said the central registry operationalises the digital backbone of the warehouse receipt framework.
