Kenya has signed an agreement with global Java Coffee Company in Rotselaar, Belgium to buy coffee directly from local farmers.
The deal inked by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who is in Belgium will start with the export of at least 700 tonnes of coffee from smallholder farmers, with a focus on women.
DP Gachagua said such progress will return the crop to the top as the foreign exchange earner, for a stronger economy.
“It is a monumental outcome of our coffee reforms, with our farmers guaranteed better returns-without brokers and middlemen in the supply chain. The signing of the deal starting with the export of at least 700 tonnes of Coffee is a milestone in restoring dignity to the farmer,” he said.
“We are grateful to Java for the opportunity to work with us in putting more money into the pocket of the farmer,” DP Gachagua added.
Earlier on, the DP had a coffee cupping experience and a tour of the Molenbergnatie Coffee warehouse where he declared intent of warehousing Kenyan coffee.
BY KBC NEWS