Tea sector bosses face lifestyle audit as MPs move to restore sanity

The Kenyan National Assembly has called for a lifestyle audit of tea sector bosses following complaints of exploitation and low tea prices for small-holder farmers. This move aims to restore sanity and address alleged theft within tea factories.

Team Kenya departs for Africa Youth Games with 83 athletes

Govt Moves to Avert January Teachers' Strike With Fresh Promise

The Kenyan government has pledged to place all Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms by 2026, aiming to avert a looming strike scheduled for Monday, December 8. This renewed commitment, personally assured by President Ruto, seeks to address the discontent among teachers over their current intern status and pay.

Education Ps says teachers to be confirmed in 2026 budget

Tea market achieves Sh1.1 billion in the weekly auction

The Kenyan tea market achieved a significant milestone last week, fetching Sh1.1 billion at the Mombasa Tea Auction from the sale of 4,248,122 kg of tea. This strong performance was driven by quality produce from smallholder factories.

Task force proposes radical reforms to protect tea farmers

A task force investigating disparities in tea prices in Kenya has proposed radical reforms, including reducing production costs and an independent audit of factory licensing. The Tea Pricing Inquiry Committee identified inefficient machinery and high labor costs as major issues impacting tea farmers' profitability.