The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has instructed the Tea Board of Kenya to carry out a full audit of loans taken by tea factories managed under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). In a letter addressed to Tea Board CEO Willy Mutai, Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh …
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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has rejected claims by leaders from Kericho and Bomet alleging that more than Sh1 billion contributed by farmers from the western tea-growing region was diverted to projects in eastern Kenya. In a statement, KTDA termed the allegations false and misleading, insisting that all farmer …
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged tougher action against cartels accused of exploiting tea farmers and depressing their bonuses, despite the sector recording higher overall earnings. Speaking in Londiani, Kericho County, during the Kipkelion East Economic Empowerment forum, Kindiki said the government was sealing loopholes that cartels have been using …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye