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Tea Board of Kenya
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KTDA reassures smallholder farmers of financial stability, dismisses claims of payment delays
The agency says factories remain solvent, payments to farmers are uninterrupted, and reports of financial distress are inaccurate.
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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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Kenya’s tea production drops 4.5% in August as adverse weather hits key growing regions
Kenya records lower tea output as dry conditions, reduced rainfall, and cold weather impact major growing zones.