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Machakos coffee farming revival on course, Cooperatives Chief Officer says

Sacco ReviewSeptember 10, 202404 mins

Machakos County Chief Officer for Cooperatives Anthony Mutunga has affirmed that the revival of coffee farming in the county is well underway. Speaking on the county’s ambitious plans to boost the once-thriving coffee sector recently, Mutunga emphasized the importance of integrity in cooperative leadership as a key driver for success. “There’s a need for integrity…

Coffee producers in Nandi to benefit from KSh60 million milling plant

Sacco ReviewJuly 4, 202403 mins

The Nandi County Government is establishing a coffee milling plant worth KSh60 million to facilitate the production and processing of the cash crop. According to Hillary Serem, the county government’s coffee milling plant will become operational later this month as electricity installation continues. The coffee milling plant will cater for the requirements of the cash…

Cooperative Society meeting fails a second time after farmers clash

Sacco ReviewMay 6, 2022May 6, 202204 mins

By Kamundia Muriithi A meeting of coffee farmers affiliated to the troubled Murue Farmers’ Co-operative Society in Embu convened to iron out management wrangles ended abruptly after two factions clashed. That was the second such meeting to abort. The purpose of the meeting convened at the society’s premises by the Office of the Commissioner of…