The Tea Board of Kenya is defending a new tea export levy, introduced on May 1, 2026, which it states will fund industry improvements and market expansion.

• The levy is 0.8 percent on tea exports, not 8 percent as previously reported.
• Key individuals and organizations involved include the Tea Board of Kenya, chaired by Ndungu Gathinji, and various industry players facing pushback.
• Proceeds will support infrastructure, research, branding, and international market promotion, with exemptions for value-added tea under 10 kilograms and products from export zones.

The Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) is shutting down 125 of its post offices as part of a Sh1 billion cost-cutting initiative to achieve profitability.

• 125 out of 625 post offices are being closed, a reduction of about 20%.
• The Postmaster-General and Posta Chief Executive Officer, John Tanui, stated this is to redirect capital towards e-commerce and courier services.
• The closures will affect all regions in Kenya, with some branches being converted into fulfilment hubs.