Coffee Act 2026

2026-05-132026-09-13

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September 2026
11 SeptCitizen Digital
… In the coffee sector, Kagwe said implementation of the Coffee Act 2026 had entered the operational phase following the establishment of the Coffee Board of Kenya and the Coffee Research and Training Institute. …
Every cow, sheep and goat to get traceable tag under new gov't plan
May 2026
13 MayThe Standard
… The legislators claimed the proposed venture contravenes provisions of the Coffee Act 2026, warning that allowing private entities to buy coffee cherries directly from farmers could destabilize the sector and undermine cooperative societies. …
MCAs oppose new coffee buyer in Kericho amid legal dispute

Agriculture & Land

Government requires farmers to tag all livestock with ANITRAC system

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The government will require every farmer to tag their cows, sheep and goats with Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tags to tackle livestock theft, improve disease surveillance and strengthen animal tracking. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said cattle will be fitted with distinctive yellow ANITRAC ear tags, and livestock owners and traders found with animals without the required identification or who deliberately remove tags could face arrest.

11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

Government requires farmers to tag all livestock with ANITRAC system
The government will require every farmer to tag their cows, sheep and goats with Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tags to tackle livestock theft, improve disease surveillance and strengthen animal tracking. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said cattle will be fitted with distinctive yellow ANITRAC ear tags, and livestock owners and traders found with animals without the required identification or who deliberately remove tags could face arrest.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

Kericho MCAs oppose new coffee buyer citing legal violations
Members of Kericho County Assembly have opposed a new coffee company's plans to establish pulping and buying operations, arguing it breaches the Coffee Act 2026 and threatens cooperative societies. The Majority Leader stated that allowing private entities to buy coffee cherries directly from farmers could destabilize the sector and undermine the existing Kipkelion Coffee Cooperative Union.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →