[Source: Business Daily, by Gitonga Marete]
Coffee farmers in parts of upper eastern region have raised concern over what they say is rampant disposal of their societies’ properties, and want the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate the matter.
The farmers have accused their society officials in Meru, Embu and Tharaka-Nithi of colluding with buyers to dispose the properties without consulting members.
Politicians, the growers say, are also eyeing prime plots owned by societies after collapse of the coffee sector.
In Meru, politicians have…
