Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru announced the launch of the first Kenyan coffee shop in New York, scheduled to open on March 16, 2019. The initiative, unveiled at the Devolution Conference, seeks to connect local farmers with international consumers through a partnership with a New York-based firm supplying up to four tonnes of coffee directly from County farmers.
The governor emphasized the economic potential of the project, stating it would provide farmers with direct market access and financial rewards for their work. 'This arrangement represents a goldmine for our agricultural community,' she said, highlighting the opportunity to diversify export channels.
The venture has drawn praise from President Uhuru Kenyatta and other county leaders, who expressed interest in replicating the model for other regional crops. The project aligns with broader efforts to strengthen rural economies through direct market linkages.
The original report, published in 2019, includes a 2012 copyright notice from The Kenyan DAILY POST.
