Government to blame for coconut woes, Kenyan senators say

Governor Amason Kingi (left) with Senate Sessional Committee Chairman James Orengo in his office.[PHOTO/STANDARD].

Kilifi, Kenya - A Senate Sessional Committee has accused the national government of neglecting the coconut sector. The House team said despite the coconut crop fetching about Sh3.2 billion annually from the sale of its products, farmers are still languishing in poverty.

 

The committee headed by Siaya Senator James Orengo said coconut trees have the potential to generate billions of shillings and benefit the farmers, and the Government through revenue earnings.