State raises concern over low coffee production

NAIROBI: The Government has expressed concern that Kenya might lose its position in the global market owing to sharp decline in coffee production. The country is currently producing about 50,000 metric tonnes compared to 130,000 recorded in 1988/89 coffee year.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei observed yesterday that the industry has lost its leading position of foreign exchange contribution to the economy over the years owing to a myriad of challenges.