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Tea Board of Kenya
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Kenya to inject US$27M in tea factories to boost efficiency and global competitiveness
Government funding targets 19 tea factories to enhance efficiency, support farmers’ earnings and strengthen Kenya’s position in global tea markets amid emerging export challenges.
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Kenya tea factories raise green leaf payments after grower protests
Tea growers in Embu and Nyeri welcome higher green leaf payments as KTDA-managed factories implement a long-awaited review.
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Tea Board of Kenya orders Mombasa auction proceeds paid directly to KTDA factories to enforce Tea Act compliance
TBK has moved to stop brokers from routing tea sale proceeds through management agents, tightening oversight of KTDA factory payments.
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Kenya bans use of tea farmers’ funds as loan collateral in major KTDA reforms
Kenya bars use of tea farmers’ funds as loan collateral as government tightens oversight of KTDA operations.
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Kenya tea exports jump 22% in October 2025, farmers face climate pressures and market disruptions
Kenya’s tea shipments rose sharply in October, but climate variability and market disruptions continue to strain farmers.