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14 Sep

Kagwe Tea Farmers End Boycott After Earnings Increase

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Farmers at Kagwe Tea Factory in Lari and Gatundu South, Kiambu County, have called off their three-day tea plucking boycott after their earnings were increased from Ksh 44.25 to Ksh 50.92 per kilogram. The farmers had protested a low bonus payout announced by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), accusing factory management of failing to honor their promise of higher payments despite increased production. The protest was resolved after KTDA Zone 1 Board Director Gabriel Kagombe assured farmers that plans were underway to sell 300,000 kilos of unsold orthodox tea, improving their pay. The farmers welcomed the increase and vowed…

Fertilizer Shipment for Smallholder Tea Farmers Arriving in Kenya Ahead of Short Rains

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The Kenya Tea Development Agency Management Services (KTDA MS) has announced that a significant shipment of fertilizer, intended for smallholder tea farmers, is set to arrive in the country from September 10th. This delivery is crucial for the 2024/2025 farming season, ensuring that farmers receive the fertilizer in time for application ahead of the short rains. KTDA MS has imported 97,000 metric tonnes of NPK 26:5:5 fertilizer this year, marking an increase from the 88,000 metric tonnes procured last year. The rise in quantity reflects both the expansion of smallholder tea acreage and the growing preference among organizations and individuals…

KTDA Clarifies Misreporting on Alleged Unsold Tea Stocks

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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has issued a statement addressing recent reports suggesting that it holds 200 million kilogrammes of unsold tea. This clarification follows claims made by Williamson Tea Kenya PLC in its financial disclosures and subsequent media coverage. KTDA firmly dispels the allegations of unsold tea stocks, stating that no such inventory exists as purported. "The said stocks cannot be destroyed since no such stocks exist as alleged," KTDA clarified, emphasizing that the reports are baseless and unfounded. Furthermore, KTDA refutes the assertion that these non-existent stocks are disrupting the market. The agency stresses its commitment to…