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Kenya coffee auction earnings surge to US$14.5M as higher volumes, premium grades boost prices
Strong demand and higher-quality offerings lifted weekly earnings at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, reinforcing Kenya’s positive coffee market momentum.
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KTDA rejects direct settlement system, warns against political interference in tea sector
KTDA says proposed direct payment system risks farmer incomes and calls for stability and industry-led reforms.
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Kenya’s tea exports decline in September 2025 as weather conditions affect output
Kenya records lower tea export volumes in September as production challenges and shifting market trends shape sector performance.
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KTDA factories sink into US$200.46M debt as regulator uncovers widespread borrowing irregularities
Audit reveals major financial mismanagement in KTDA-run factories, exposing unapproved loans, inflated assets, and severe cash flow gaps.
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KTDA slashes management fee from 2.5% to 1.5% to boost farmer income
Major fee cut aligned with Tea Act 2020 boosts farmer payouts; one factory records Kenya’s highest bonus of Kes 57.50/kg.