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The Current State of Coffee Farming in Kenya 2024
Kenyan coffee is renowned globally for its bright and complex flavors. It’s a crucial component of the country’s economy, being the third-largest agricultural export and providing employment for over 600,000…
The Conundrum of Coffee Bean Accumulation in Mt. Kenya Coffee Factories
Coffee farmers from Mt Kenya East have expressed concerns over the pilling up of coffee beans in factories and milling facilities. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum that included coffee society representatives from Embu , Tharaka Nithi and…
Coffee Farming In Kenya; A Complete Cultivation Guide
Coffee farming in Kenya holds a special place, blending history, economic importance, and sustainable living. Kenya's climate, altitude, and soil create the perfect conditions for growing flavorful coffee beans known…
Understanding The Deadly Coffee Leaf Rust Disease
Coffee leaf rust, also called coffee rust, devastating foliar disease of coffee plants caused by the fungus Hemileia vastatrix. Long known in coffee-growing areas of Africa. Growing and farming plants is a lot of work, especially in…
Elections are over : Focus shifts to new leaders on proposed coffee sector reforms
The elections are over. And the focus is now turning to incoming leaders and whether they will embrace reforms proposed by a team of experts to turn around the fortunes…
President Uhuru to donate coffee roaster and a grader to increase farmers’ returns at Othaya coffee millers
President Uhuru Kenyatta has promised to donate a commercial roaster and a grader to Othaya coffee millers in order to increase farmers’ returns. Speaking in Othaya during his two-day tour…
HOPE as Coffee Cooperatives in Kenya finds a way to make huge profits, thanks to direct oversees buyers
Cooperatives that paid coffee farmers the highest rates have revealed their secret: selling their produce directly to overseas buyers. And because of the direct sales, the Meru County Coffee Millers…
Farmers in Nyeri cut down coffee trees due to poor payment from marketers, paves way for horticulture and dairy farming
When coffee farmer Mwangi Gathinji cleared almost half an acre of his plantation, it was a relief to him and he has no regrets for his action. To him, this…
Coffee mills in Nyeri to get Sh100m upgrade in a bid to boost farmers’ earnings.
Mathira, Othaya and Mukurwe-ni mills are earmarked for renovation. The Nyeri County Government has allocated Sh100 million to upgrade coffee mills in a bid to boost farmers’ earnings. Governor Nderitu…
Techno-savvy coffee task force will start receiving opinions from Kenyans on improving the sector
The techno-savvy coffee task force will start receiving opinions from Kenyans on improving the sector from Wednesday. The team chairman, Prof Joseph Kieyah, has advertised schedules for collecting memorandums across…