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Angry farmers storm out of meeting on coffee bill

Othaya Coffee Farmers Society Chairman Peter Githua Nderitu (left) during the Nyeri Coffee Bill 2016 public participation meeting in Othaya yesterday. [PHOTO: MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD]

Farmers have strongly opposed a bill proposing radical changes in the coffee sector.

During a public participation forum, residents rejected the provisions of the Nyeri County Coffee Bill 2016 and eventually stormed out of the meeting at St Martin De Porres Plenary Hall in Othaya.

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