By NDUNGU GACHANEMore by this AuthorMurang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has vowed to wage war on coffee cartels, which he blames for the collapse of the industry in the country. Speaking to the Nation on his new year agenda, Mr Wa Iria accused security managers of colluding with the cartels to dictate prices and steal from factories. “I have been focusing on the milk sector but since the processing factory will be up and running by this week, I no shift to the coffee sector. He expressed optimism that the success will be replicated in the coffee sector. About 144 coffee factories in the county are grappling with the theft of berries.

Source: Daily Nation January 01, 2019 10:52 UTC