tea farmers Stories

Kenya’s tea exports reach Sh215 billion in 2024 with Pakistan topping market
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

According to CS Kagwe, Sh181 billion came from exports, Sh18 billion from local sales and Sh15 billion from committed stocks.

Agriculture CS Kagwe blames tea hawkers for declining quality, defends blending at Mombasa port
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 12, 2025

The CS said tea hawkers and unscrupulous traders bring in substandard tea, which affects the overall quality of the final product at auction.

Investors raise alarm over invasion of tea estates
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 20, 2025

The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA), led by its Chairperson Silas Njibwakale, described the invasions as criminal acts that threaten private inve...

Kindiki leads talks to expand markets for Kenyan tea exports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 08, 2025

The discussions in Karen aimed to ensure that these positive trends are sustained while addressing challenges in the industry to further enhance the c...

State releases 7.5 million bags of fertiliser ahead of 2025 planting season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The fertiliser subsidy programme, launched by President William Ruto's administration, has attempted to ease the financial burden on farmers.

Blow to tea farmers as Cargill exits Mombasa Tea Auction after 40 years of dominance
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 02, 2024

The multinational company announced that it is shifting its focus to the origination and trading of wheat, maize, barley, and soybean.

State appoints taskforce to address Kenya’s tea crisis amid unsold stockpile
Amina Wako  |  Nov 23, 2024

The crisis has left an estimated 100 million kilos of black tea unsold from last year, putting financial strain on Kenya’s 800,000 tea farmers.

State announces distribution of subsidised fertiliser for tea farmers ahead of short rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Mwihia Karanja revealed that KTDA has imported over 86,988 metric tonnes of fertiliser, which will be distributed...

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