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Ruto waives Ksh1 billion coffee debts for Kirinyaga farmers’ cooperatives

Sacco ReviewJune 23, 202605 mins

Kirinyaga County has received a major boost after President William Ruto announced the waiver of more than KSh1 billion in debts owed by 14 coffee cooperative societies, a move expected to ease financial pressure on farmers and accelerate reforms in the sector. Speaking during the national launch of the Coffee Sector Revitalisation Programme in Kianyaga,…

Government approves Ksh6.6 billion debt waiver for coffee cooperatives

Sacco ReviewJuly 15, 202503 mins

The government has approved a Ksh6.6 billion debt waiver for coffee cooperative societies in coffee-growing counties, aiming to relieve farmers of long standing financial burdens. President William Ruto made the announcement through a speech delivered by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the 103rd Ushirika Day Celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention and Conference Centre…