Tea growers decry shrinking bonus payments and regional disparities as oversupply and global demand shifts squeeze Kenya’s tea earnings.
Kenya’s new orthodox tea auction signals a shift to specialty teas and aims to grow export revenues for farmers.
Exports and production decline as prolonged dry weather and reduced rainfall hit Kenya’s tea sector in early 2025.
The move positions Kenyan orthodox tea for stronger global markets, boosting exports and diversifying auction offerings.
Kenya’s tea exports and production face a decline amid adverse weather, with Pakistan and Egypt remaining top buyers.