Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing significant reforms in Kenya’s tea, coffee, and dairy subsectors.
Speaking from his Official Residence in Karen, Gachagua emphasized the administration’s focus on enhancing the livelihoods of small-scale farmers by revitalizing these critical agricultural industries.
Gachagua’s remarks followed a productive meeting with new Cabinet Secretaries Hon. Wycliff Ambetsa Oparanya, who oversees Cooperatives, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, and Dr. Andrew Karanja, the new Agriculture and Livestock Development Secretary.
Others present were PS Patrick Kilemi, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairperson Senator Kamau Murango, MP Patrick Osero (Borabu), and representatives from key industry bodies including the Kenya Tea Board, New KPCU, KTDA, KEPROBA, and KALRO.
The meeting aimed to align their strategies and consolidate efforts toward comprehensive sector reforms.
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“We remain focused on delivering drastic reforms in the Tea, Coffee and Dairy Subsectors in our quest to put more money into the pocket of the small-scale farmer, “he said.
The Deputy President was joined by various legislators and stakeholders to refine their collective strategy.
Gachagua noted that recent reforms have already revitalized the tea, coffee, and dairy industries, and the administration is committed to sustaining and advancing this positive momentum. The meeting underscored the importance of collaborative efforts and strategic planning in driving these reforms forward.
