BY TALARUS CHESANG
Coffee farmers in Baringo have been asked to form cooperative Saccos for economic empowerment.
Wildlife Principal Secretary (PS) Prof. Fred Segor said it is through strong societies that the farmers may be able to save and borrow loans to improve and manage their coffee farms.
He was speaking during the launch of mega Sh85 million coffee factory at Katimok Forest in Ossen-Kabartonjo Ward, Baringo North Sub-county recently.
In attendance during the opening ceremony of the coffee factory were Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi and the Head of Coffee Directorate Kenya Isabella Nkonge.
“The cooperative societies shall also ensure the coffee farmers their financial security” Segor said, calling on the county government to support them in all aspects.
The factory was installed courtesy of the county government of Baringo and the Korean Best Friends.
Prof. Segor further urged the farmers to grow more coffee trees to ensure sufficient raw materials to run the factory.
He appealed to the county government to consider hiring some more agricultural extension officers to train farmers on the basic modern farming techniques and diseases control.
