{
  "id": 19329225,
  "title": "Ruto says farmers now reaping more after reforms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ruto-says-farmers-now-reaping-more-after-reforms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T11:58:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/ruto-says-farmers-now-reaping-more-after-reforms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto spoke on Tuesday at Kenyoro Market and Nyankororo Primary School grounds in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, to discuss the positive impacts of recent agriculture sector reforms. Ruto explained that the reforms aim to enhance farmers' livelihoods by reducing input costs, registering farmers digitally, and breaking up cartels. With these changes, coffee farmers can now earn up to KSh150 per kilo, a significant increase from the previous average of KSh70. Sugar growers will receive payments seven days post-cane delivery, and sugar factory employees will be paid monthly, marking a shift from previous practices.\n\nRuto further elaborated on investments in the tea sector, pledging KSh4.2 billion for factory modernization to ensure fairer prices and bonuses for all tea farmers. He also highlighted challenges faced by tea factories, including mismanagement, aging infrastructure, and high energy costs. To address these issues, Ruto announced his intent to sign the new Cooperatives Bill, which aims to modernize the sector by promoting transparency, accountability, and the adoption of digital technologies. He further revealed that directors of cooperatives will be limited to serving two three-year terms, a change from previous practices.\n\nThe President also unveiled the construction of the Kenyoro SDA-Riana Market-Kerina road, a 22km route designed to improve market access and spur trade and investment in Kisii County. He emphasized the government's commitment to providing every Kenyan child with quality education, ensuring equal opportunities for all learners. As part of this initiative, the government has hired 100,000 teachers over the past three years and plans to recruit an additional 20,000 in December, in addition to constructing 23,000 more classrooms.\n\nKenyoro Constituency Governor Simba Arati accompanied Ruto to the event, expressing frustration over disparities in tea bonus payments. Arati criticized the concentration of tea factor directorships in the East wing, noting that West Rift Valley farmers are receiving significantly lower bonuses. In response, Ruto vowed to correct this injustice. Other officials present included Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi, Julius Ogamba, South and North Mugirango MPs, and several other local leaders.",
  "summary": "The Government has undertaken far-reaching reforms in the agriculture sector to improve farmers’ lives, President William Ruto said. The President said the reforms are beginning to deliver real benefits to farmers across the country. Speaking at Kenyoro Market and Nyankororo Primary School grounds in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, on Tuesday, he explained that revitalisation of [...] The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}