AFA locks out firm from coffee auction over farmers debt
Summary
The crops regulator said it was acting on a complaint letter sent by Kenya Planters Coffee Union (KPCU) to the buyer after it failed to pay farmers for 3,780 bags of produce bought on March 16.
According to Coffee Regulations, buyers are obligated to remit the sale proceeds to the direct settlement system either electronically or by banker’s cheque within five working days from the day of the sale of the commodity.
Friday April 09 2021
Summary
The crops regulator said it was acting on a complaint letter sent by Kenya Planters Coffee Union (KPCU) to the buyer after it failed to pay farmers for 3,780 bags of produce bought on March 16.