The Kenya Government is focusing on Cooperative Societies to revitalize the struggling Coffee sector, aiming to restore its past success reminiscent of the 1970s. President William Ruto recently launched the Coffee Revival Through Cooperative Societies Programme in Kirinyaga, which is part of these efforts to improve the industry's fortunes.

In February, Uganda's coffee export volumes increased significantly, with the country exporting 651,933 60-kilogram bags valued at $181 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. This represents a 15 percent year-on-year increase in volumes and a 5.8 percent rise in earnings, despite a decline in global prices, which fell to an average of $4.63 per kilogram from $4.71 in January.

More than three million improved coffee seedlings have been distributed in Kilimanjaro Region to address the decline in coffee production and enhance farmers' incomes. Deputy Minister for Agriculture David Silinde informed the National Assembly that annual coffee production in the region has decreased from 25,000 tonnes to approximately 4,000 tonnes of clean coffee.

The Kenyan government has announced a Ksh 21.5 billion plan to stabilize fuel prices amid global oil market uncertainties. President William Ruto revealed this intervention on Tuesday while signing the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to prevent sharp increases in pump prices for Kenyans in the upcoming months.

In March, Uganda's coffee exports increased modestly to 671,152 60-kilogram bags, valued at $173.4 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. However, weaker international prices led to a 13.6 percent decline in earnings compared to the previous year. The average export price fell to $4.31 per kilogram, down from $4.63 in February and $5.14 in March of the previous year.

President William Ruto announced an increase in the duty-free allowance for travellers from Sh39,000 to Sh260,000. This adjustment aims to alleviate the tax burden on returning Kenyans and other individuals entering the country.