Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME’s Hon Wycliffe Oparanya, EGH today hosted a team from the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (NKPCU), led by Timothy Mirugi, the Chief Executive Officer to discuss strategies aimed at significantly boosting coffee production in Kenya.
The meeting focused on the ambitious goal of increasing coffee production from the current 48,000 metric tonnes to 200,000 metric tonnes by the year 2027.
Recognizing the importance of sensitizing farmers on improved farming practices, the ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs pledged to work closely with farmer groups, agricultural experts, and other key stakeholders in ensuring that farmers are equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to enhance their yields and contribute to the overall growth of the coffee sector.
“We intend to revive coffee factories that have collapsed because they will provide essential processing facilities for farmers, ensuring that their produce is processed efficiently and meets market standards. This will be a key component in the strategy to increase production and improve the overall quality of Kenyan coffee.”
The meeting reaffirmed the shared vision of achieving the government’s vision by improving yields and profitability of coffee farming to the smallholder farmers who are the backbone of the industry.
