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Waive loans for local coffee farmers, Ongwae urges State

Kisii Governor James Ongwae addresses stakeholders in the coffee industry at Kisii Highways and Building Institute. [Eric Abuga, Standard]

Kisii Governor James Ongwae has appealed to the National Government to waive all loans owed by local coffee farmers to boost their incomes.

Speaking during a public participation forum on the proposed Public Finance Management (Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund) Regulations, 2019, Ongwae said coffee farmers owe various financial institutions millions of money.

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