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Cartels blamed for dip in coffee prices in Meru

Caroline Kajuu and Florence Nkatha at their coffee farm in Thuura, Meru. [Phares Mutembei/Standard]

Farmers celebrated when the Meru Central Coffee Milling factory was established in September 2013, as the miller bought berries from farmers at higher price.

Josphat Kirimi was among the farmers affiliated to the 47 societies in Meru that started selling their berries to the mill at higher prices.

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