Coffee farmers oppose new payment proposal
Business
By
Boniface Gikandi
| Apr 19, 2025
The controversial proposal of paying coffee farmers through the Direct Settlement System (DSS) has been rejected by the growers.
The coffee farmers in Murang’a and Kiambu now want the government to abandon the plan to bypass the cooperative societies in the payment.
="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001488747/coffee-farmers-set-to-earn-sh80-per-kilo">During a meeting Led by the chairman of Kahuhia Cooperative Society Godfrey Kanyiri, the farmers told the government that it would be prudent to assist the growers increase production and stop misleading farmers on the pay points. US China trade war to drag global economy into recession Treasury PS blames ballooning debt on costly new constitution Interpol, FBI probe CBEX scam in Kenya and Nigeria State taps new team to review Sacco laws Gen Zs to dominate consumer spending in the next 10 years Afrexim pushes for Africa trade bloc as protectionism bites Kenya Airways forced to divert flights over fog Coffee market experiences low volume as season ends Push to consolidate small pension schemes gathers pace in reforms He said Kahuhia Society received Sh130 million through the DSS in the 2024-2025 crop year, while Wanjengi factory emerged as the best with a payment of Sh141.55 per kilogramme.
“First, waive the coffee debts to free the farmers. Issues on payment to farmers are handled effectively by the management committees,” said ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001509080/farmers-reject-oparanyas-directive-on-coffee-payment">Kanyiri. Two weeks< ago, President William Ruto, during the Mt Kenya development tour said that from June, farmers’ proceeds will be remitted directly through the mobile money system. Cooperatives of Kahuhia, Marumi, Kaganda and Mutheru were lauded for their remarkable performance in fronting better payment to the farmers. Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata said the local management committees have been talking about effective leadership in the production of quality coffee. “On June 13-14, 2024, there will be the Murang’a Investment Conference where we shall engage the investors for the procurement of our cash crops and invest in the country, focusing on the vast industrial park,” said Kang’ata.
="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001516222/coffee-farmers-reject-rutos-new-proposals-on-payment">Kilemi said the READ MORE
Coffee farmers oppose new payment proposal
The controversial proposal of paying coffee farmers through the Direct Settlement System (DSS) has been rejected by the growers.
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