Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyan tea farmers that the government is actively addressing sector challenges, urging patience as reforms are implemented.

• The government is working to resolve issues including high taxation, poor infrastructure, and fluctuating global prices.
• Mudavadi visited Mudete Tea Factory in Vihiga County, emphasizing tea's importance as a reliable cash crop.
• The Mudete Tea Factory has paid Sh10.5 billion to farmers since its establishment in 1997 and serves approximately 12,000 farmers.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has ordered a joint review of East African Community (EAC) Summit resolutions to bolster regional integration and Kenya's influence within the bloc.

• The review will assess progress on regional programmes focused on trade, infrastructure, investment, and cooperation.
• Key figures involved include Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary, and Beatrice Askul, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs.
• The initiative aims to create larger markets for Kenyan businesses and enhance opportunities for citizens across the region.

The Kenyan government has established a multi-agency team tasked with developing a framework for the safe reopening of Marsabit County's Hillo Gold Mines within seven working days.

• This initiative is a direct response to a directive from President William Ruto to intensify efforts against illegal mining nationwide.
• The team, to commence work on July 23rd, includes representatives from the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, and Marsabit County leadership.
• Their assessment will focus on verifying mining areas, validating cooperatives, and advising on regulations to ensure a structured, safe, and sustainable resumption of activities in compliance with the Mining Act, 2016.