[PHOTOS] Gachagua chairs second day of coffee summit in Meru

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Saturday chaired the second day of the coffee summit in Meru.

The summit which began on Friday, brought together government officials, lawmakers, and governors from the coffee growing zones.

Coffee experts, marketers, and roasters in the chain among others are also present.

Gachagua said the intended Coffee reforms are aimed at enabling farmers to increase their income from the crop.

"We have never been this inspired to redefine and streamline the Coffee Subsector. We begin this second day of our consultations with one goal: the renowned black gold that sustained thousands of families for years and kept our country's economy vibrant for decades, must regain its place," he said.

"We will listen to everyone as we channel the contributions towards a firm collective outcome that will form the foundation of bringing back the glorious days of our coffee."

He said the government intends to deal firmly with the multiple brokers and middlemen in the coffee production chain, so as to improve the situation of the farmers.

Leaders who attended the summit include Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi and Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza among others.