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How coffee processing methods turned Nyeri farmers' fortunes

A coffee farmer is ferried by a boda boda rider to deliver his produce to the factory on February 2, 2023. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Natural coffee processing has given hope to hundreds of farmers who had opted to uproot the cash crop, blaming coffee Sacco management for embezzlement.

Farmers from five different coffee factories in Mathira, Nyeri County, have joined efforts to start a cooperative society.

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