KTDA factories have announced lower bonus rates amid weaker green leaf deliveries, higher petroleum costs, shipping disruptions and concerns over the 0.8 per cent export levy.
Tehran says outstanding documents linked to a 2025 tea dispute must be submitted before Kenyan tea exports can resume.
KTDA factories are preparing financial reviews ahead of bonus declarations as lower green-leaf deliveries and market pressures shape expectations for farmers.
KTDA Chairman Enos Njeru says factory borrowing is largely linked to operations, investments and expansion, while financial needs vary across the tea sector.
Seven more factories are expected to gain autonomy within two months as Kenya expands tea export markets and promotes value addition.