Kipkelion East MP, Joseph Cherorot distributes coffee seedlings to farmers in Masambworik, Kipkelion East
Kericho farmers abandon maize, embrace coffee cultivation as profits decline
Kericho County is rapidly establishing itself as a key coffee-producing hub, driven by hundreds of farmers in Kipkelion East’s Masambworik area who are turning to coffee cultivation. The shift comes as many farmers abandon maize farming and other traditional cash crops. Over the years, these crops have seen declining returns driven by rising production costs,…
