The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) has disclosed that between 26th August 2024 and 2nd September 2024, it disbursed Kshs. 38,550,664 to 3,843 beneficiaries across 12 counties of Bungoma, Embu, Kericho, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Nandi, Machakos, Uasin Gishu, Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Murang’a and Nyeri.
According to the report seen by SACCO Times, the highest disbursement was in Machakos County where coffee farmers benefitted from the cherry advance of Kshs. 15,112,617. The amount was disbursed to small-holder coffee estates and small-holder coffee growers.
The highest FCS beneficiaries were in New Mitaboni FCS in Machakos County and Kimama FCS in Bungoma County. The societies benefitted Kshs. 8,610,480 and Kshs. 6,422,680 respectively.
