Farmers Demand Action in Tea and Macadamia Sectors; New Cashew Variety Launched - January 2026
The Green Thinking Action Party (GTAP) has urged the National Government to swiftly intervene to rescue Kenya’s tea sector, which has been impacted by market failures and a 2023 ban on Kenyan tea by Iran. Separately, Kenyan macadamia farmers are demanding an urgent meeting with President William Ruto, bypassing Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, whom they accuse of failing to engage stakeholders. In a positive development for the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has launched a new disease-tolerant cashew nut variety developed by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) to revitalize the industry.
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Green Party urges govt action to save Kenya’s tea sector, reopen Iran market
The Green Thinking Action Party (GTAP) has urged the National Government to swiftly intervene to rescue Kenya’s tea sector, citing years of decline, market failures, and alleged cartel activity. This call comes after Iran, a major tea importer, banned Kenyan tea in 2023 due to a controversial consignment, significantly impacting farmers' earnings.
