Small-scale coffee farmers are set to benefit from a Sh3 billion revolving fund, as a leading world lobby has vowed to fight for higher prices.
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday said the government has set aside the money to help in harvesting and loss reduction at farm level.
Opening the 124th session of the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) Council in Nairobi, President Kenyatta said the allocation is part of the government’s commitment to reviving the sub-sector.
The ICO Council is the highest authority of the organisation with a representative from each member country.
The council meets in March and September to discuss coffee matters, approve strategic documents and consider recommendations of advisory bodies and committees.
