Solomon Mburu Business Daily (Nairobi) via All Africa January 28, 2008 The deal to sell 100 per cent Kenyan roasted coffee to China has hit a snag following a surge in the prices of the commodity. Prices of Kenyan coffee have been rising since late last year, with Mbuni heavy and Mbuni light which are the cheapest coffees from Kenya shooting up from $ 50 and $70, to $75 to $100 per 50 kilogramme bag, respectively. The price rallies have been caused by concerns over reduced supply due to low production expected this season. Experts say changing weather patterns were responsible for the 20 per cent drop in production. It has now emerged that due to the unprecedented price increases, the deal to open up the Chinese market for Kenyan coffee will have to be delayed. This will consequently hold up efforts to diversify the export market for Kenyan coffee, ensuring farmers get better value from the crop. The Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (KPCU) which is spearheading the deal said renegoti...