tea production 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.

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.

Government releases first batch of fertiliser ahead of short rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

The fertiliser is the first batch of 97,000 tonnes procured by the Kenya Tea Development Agency to support farmers.

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