The rampant theft of coffee in factories has forced Murang’a farmers to sell their produce to brokers for better returns. Thanga-ini coffee co-operative society chairman Hiram Mwangi warned warned of the collapse of co-operatives if the farmers’ decision is not reversed. The official, who is also Amica sacco chairman, said the sector needed co-operative societies to remain sustainable. Mwangi’s warning came even as a section of farmers affiliated to Kangiri coffee society threatened to leave the group and sell their coffee to hawkers. The farmers also accused the management of the co-operative societies of embezzlement of funds.

Source: The Star December 20, 2018 21:00 UTC