President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Agriculture
CS Mutahi Kagwe, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and other leaders arrive for
the launch of the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga
County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto, accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, on Monday launched the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga county, in a move aimed at revitalising the sector and increasing farmers’ earnings.
The programme forms part of the government’s agricultural reforms targeting improved coffee production, fair returns for farmers and elimination of exploitative practices in the coffee value chain.
Speaking during the launch at General Kassam Stadium, Ruto said reforms introduced in the sector, including streamlining licensing, were beginning to bear fruit, with farmers receiving improved payments for their produce.
The government is also rolling out 20 million coffee seedlings through the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU) as part of efforts to increase national production to 150,000 metric tonnes by 2029.
The programme further includes debt relief measures and minimum guaranteed returns aimed at protecting smallholder farmers from market fluctuations and restoring profitability in the sector.
Leaders from the Mt Kenya region and residents of Kianyaga follow proceedings during the launch
of the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme at General Kassam Stadium in
Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
Coffee farmers and residents of Kianyaga follow proceedings during the launch of the nationwide
Coffee Revival Programme at General Kassam Stadium in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga
County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
Ripe coffee berries displayed during the launch of the nationwide
Coffee Revival Programme at General Kassam Stadium in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga
County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe
receives President William Ruto during the launch of the nationwide Coffee
Revival Programme in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
Dried coffee beans displayed during the launch of the nationwide Coffee
Revival Programme at General Kassam Stadium in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on
June 22, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Agriculture
CS Mutahi Kagwe, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and other leaders sing and
clap during the launch of the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga
County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
Residents of Kianyaga follow proceedings during the launch of the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme at General Kassam Stadium in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
An expert explains coffee products and innovations to President William
Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe, Kirinyaga
Governor Anne Waiguru and other leaders during an exhibition at the launch of
the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June
22, 2026/PCS
Residents of Kianyaga follow proceedings during the launch of the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme at General Kassam Stadium in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto greets residents of Kianyaga during the launch
of the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme in Kirinyaga County on June 22,
2026/PCS
President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Agriculture
CS Mutahi Kagwe, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and other leaders follow
proceedings during the launch of the nationwide Coffee Revival Programme in
Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June 22, 2026/PCS
