By KNA
Chorong’i Coffee Factory in Ruring’u ward, Nyeri Central Sub County, is set to benefit from new solar dryers to cut operational costs.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Climate Change, is part of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) project and is in compliance with the National Climate Action Change Act of 2016.
“We are encouraging the solar dryers because, by the end of the day, it means they are saving on operation costs, and it’s an advantage for them (farmers). So it’s a good thing, and it’s making work easier because they are able to process more, use less time, and incur fewer costs,” she added.
The dryers will enhance the processing capacity and quality of coffee beans produced by the targeted factories.
Nyeri County Climate Change Director Yvonne Mathenge said the county government plans to extend the programme to at least four other factories in the coming days.
The solar dryers not only promote sustainable practices but also support farmers in reducing processing costs and increasing their income.
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