In a bid to revitalize the coffee sector in Embu, the County Government has channeled Sh. 28 million for infrastructural development to four coffee cooperative societies in the area.
Each of the four, Kirimiri, Rianjagi, Kanjugu and Muramuki received Sh. 7 million each towards modernization of their infrastructure that was channeled through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP).
The funds according to Governor Cecily Mbarire, are set to support the construction of solar dryers, metallic drying beds, sorting sheds, improvement of fermentation tanks and installation of CCTV cameras among other key installations.
Speaking while disbursing the cheques to the factories management in Embu Town on Tuesday, Governor Mbarire said these measures are aimed at improving production, reducing production costs and enhancing competitiveness of the sector through production of quality coffee.
