Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni wa Muchomba has applauded the government’s reforms in the coffee sector, saying that, due to its interventions, farmers’ gross production has gone up and prices have increased.

Taking it to her X handle on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Gathoni noted the increase in the prices of coffee, which she says has gone up by more than Ksh100 since 2022, when the current government took over power. She has also noted the increase in the amount of coffee produced, which she attributes to the interventions by the government to subsidise inputs. 

“I have been on the front line fighting for the coffee value chain. When I came into office in the year 2022, my farmers were earning as low as Ksh 11 per kilo. Today, farmers are earning way above Ksh 130 per kilo. Gross Production has also gone very high due to the provision of Advance cherry funds and subsidised fertiliser. Why would I abandon such achievements, yet I have been pressing for them? Allow me to work first, support the Regime to gain more,” Gathoni said.

Gathoni has linked the success of farmers to governance, saying sectors like coffee can only thrive when protected and promoted by the government.

In her statement, Gathoni has indicated her support to president William Ruto and the government.

The outspoken lawmaker has shifted back her allegiance to Ruto despite being a fearless critic of his regime in the past. She has now vowed to work with the government, saying that it is time for work and not politics.

Gathoni recently broke loose with the former deputy president and the Democratic Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua.

Gathoni’s sentiments have come at a time when political realignments are taking shape ahead of the 2027 General Elections, her moves lately indicating support for the ruling party, UDA.