Kenya’s Coffee Sector Sounds Alarm Over EUDR Deadline

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT led other stakeholders in the coffee sector in presenting a joint statement to the Kenyan government in Nairobi, highlighting concerns and recommendations on how to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). With the January 2026 compliance deadline fast approaching, uncertainty looms, especially for smallholder farmers who produce the majority of Kenya’s coffee.