We are reforming the coffee sector to put more money in the pockets of our farmers. Through reforms that have strengthened cooperatives, improved market access and protected farmers' earnings, coffee prices have risen from between KSh30 and KSh70 to KSh120 to KSh160 a kilo over the past two years. We are also ensuring that at least 80 per cent of every coffee sale goes directly to the farmer while payments will be made within five days of a sale. To accelerate this progress, we are supporting farmers with subsidised fertiliser, quality seedlings, improved extension services and modern farming practices to increase productivity, lower production costs and expand acreage under coffee. Additionally, we are moving away from export of raw coffee to local processing, packaging and branding so that more value is retained in Kenya, more jobs are created in the country and our farmers earn more from the crop they produce. Presided over the launch of the National Coffee Revival Through Cooperative Societies Programme in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County.(William Samoei Ruto, PhD)