Kenya's government is taking bold steps to revive coffee farming in Vihiga County as part of its broader strategy to strengthen the agricultural sector, a major contributor to the country's GDP and employment.
Through the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, efforts are underway to support smallholder farmers with resources, training, and financial assistance.
Speaking at a farmers' sensitization forum at Ebukanga Polytechnic in Vihiga, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya announced the distribution of free coffee seedlings to boost production.
Oparanya noted that annual production in the country has declined to just 50 tons, down from 200 tons 25 years ago.
