Origins of Kenya Coffee
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Abuse Of Office and Grand Corruption
The coffee industry is crippling day in day out. There is very long history behind it but the focal point is already out. This is in the name of KENYA COFFEE PRODUCERS & TRADERS ASSOCIATION (KCPTA). This was an association formed by foreigners in shadow. They have planted Africans to swindle and chase away the indigenous African dealers and farmers.
There was an annual general meeting held on 14th November 2008 in which members were issued with copies of management accounts that were purported to be audited. The accounts were so doctored such that no member could ask questions due to misunderstanding and lack of transparency.
Information privy indicate that the CEO and the Accountant went to corrupt auditors ‘COSAT DE LUIS on November 5th 2008 (Obama day) at least to present the accounts to members upon receiving Kshs 100,000 bribe form them (CEO and Accountant).the CEO was hand picked by the foreign fat cats to serve their interests. His letter of appointment has never been signed since everyone fears that his incompetence in coffee could jeopardize the industry and hence end up with a bad name.
There are very clear grand corruption practices
Bad debts written off to the tune of Kshs 325,000 that the auditor was bribed the Kshs 100,000 to pass. He (Auditor) passed it but he outsmarted them by not certifying the accounts.
General FUND according to the AGM Accounts the general fund stood at Kshs 5,418,284. What is not known is whether the money is still available since the members were not presented with the bank statement verify and scrutinize. The reason of doubting is, last year, one of these goons suggested buying an asset for the association to raise money. This might have been done under the table or another dubious investment (just like the NSSF Scandal) and some fat cats enjoying the proceeds.
People are concerned with what will happen to the industry. This association is going to kill the farmer.
Whistle Blower
CC
1. Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture
2. Permanet Secretary
Ministry of Co-opretive Development
3. Coffee Board of Kenya
4. Institute of Certified Public Accounts of Kenya (ICPAK)
5. COSTA DE LUIS-Certified Public Accountants
6. The Chairman-KCPTA
7. Finance Committee-KCPTA
Coffee Review Discoveries - June 23, 2009
Discoveries: 96-Point Kenya and More At the beginning of each month, Coffee Review publishes a new article and related reviews. Throughout the month, we cup many other samples and frequently discover outstanding coffees such as those below.
Impeccable, Affordable 96-Point Kenya Peaberry Light-roasted by Johnson Brothers Coffee, this coffee is a strikingly complete expression of the great Kenya profile. Clean, complex, impeccable. Exhilaratingly dominated by crisp, nut-toned dry berry (blackberry, ripe black currant) in aroma and cup. Lush, lightly wine-toned acidity; medium body; syrupy mouthfeel. The underlying sweetness in the cup carries into the long, flavor-permeated finish (96 points, $11.95/12 ounces).
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