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Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya launches first orthodox tea auction to diversify exports, boost farmer earnings
Kenya’s new orthodox tea auction signals a shift to specialty teas and aims to grow export revenues for farmers.
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Kenya’s tea production drops 12% in H1 2025 amid dry weather, lower rainfall
Exports and production decline as prolonged dry weather and reduced rainfall hit Kenya’s tea sector in early 2025.
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Nandi County unveils comprehensive coffee sector reforms to curb exploitation, boost global competitiveness
The reforms outlaw cherry hawking, strengthen cooperatives and launch international branding to position Nandi coffee as a premium product.
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Ethiopia tightens coffee export rules with higher capital thresholds, stricter quality standards
Ethiopia raises capital requirements and mandates certified labs to professionalize coffee exports and boost accountability in the sector.
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Capital Markets Tribunal faults CMA for using media reports in Limuru Tea governance review
Tribunal rules CMA relied improperly on media reports, setting a precedent for evidence-based corporate governance assessments.