Kenya's tea production faced a significant decline of 18.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025 due to unfavorable weather, according to the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK).

• The country produced 136.91 million kilograms of tea, down from 168.76 million kilograms in 2024.
• The TBK oversees tea marketing in Kenya and anticipates lower annual output as a result of these conditions.
• Revenue from tea exports also fell by 20 percent, totaling 46.07 billion shillings (about 361 million U.S. dollars).

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April, largely due to increased taxes and tariffs imposed by the US, significantly impacting exports.

• The contraction exceeded economists' expectations of a 0.1% decline.
• Chancellor Rachel Reeves expressed determination to stimulate economic growth despite the disappointing figures.
• Monthly growth may be volatile, but the more stable three-month figure showed an increase of 0.7%.