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Coffee farmers from Kirinyaga county have opposed the directive by the ministry of cooperatives implementing the direct settlement system. The farmers said that the move which will see each farmer get direct payment from the Nairobi Coffee exchange, will not only kill cooperative societies but also disadvantage small holder farmers. Laura Otieno now reports on the cry of farmers who accuse government of high handedness.
Kirinyaga farmers reject govt order on direct payments
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