Kalonzo Urges Swift Resolution of Sudan to Lift Tea Ban on Kenya - August 2026

Kalonzo has called for swift resolution of the Sudan situation to lift the tea ban on Kenya, emphasizing the need to address trade barriers affecting Kenya's tea exports. In a separate statement, Kalonzo accused the government of contributing to the decline of the tea sector in Kenya. Meanwhile, Meru tea farmers are threatening to stage protests over proposed new taxes that could further strain the agricultural sector.