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July 20, 2025

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TRI unveils mosquito bug-resistant tea clones, PS Rono flags off 400,000 seedlings

Tea Research Institute (TRI) has developed new mosquito bug-resistant tea clones a move expected to boost productivity and resilience in Kenya’s tea sector...

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The Tea Research Institute (TRI) in Kenya has launched innovative mosquito bug-resistant tea clones to enhance productivity in the country's tea sector. Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono has flagged off 400,000 seedlings of these new varieties for farmers.

The new clones are recognized for being high-yielding and climate-smart.
Paul Rono, as the Principal Secretary, emphasizes TRI's role in quality improvement for tea farmers.
Since its establishment in 1952, TRI has created 62 pest resistant tea varieties to address challenges encountered by tea growers.

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