Kenya coffee earnings jump 17pc in 2013/14 crop year

Kenya: Kenya's earnings from its coffee exports rose 17 per cent to $254.2 million (Sh22.9b) during the 2013/14 (Oct-Sept) crop season due to improved production and higher prices, the industry regulator said on Thursday.

The East African nation is a relatively small coffee grower compared with other producers, but its speciality beans are known for their quality, attracting demand from roasters.