President William Ruto has overseen the return of KSh2.65 billion to tea farmers, recovered from the collapsed Chase Bank and Imperial Bank. This compensation aims to alleviate losses incurred by over 600,000 tea growers five years ago.

• Most important fact or figure: KSh2.65 billion recovered for tea farmers.
• Key person or organization involved: President William Ruto, Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA), and Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation.
• Notable detail that adds context: President Ruto emphasized that tea earnings rose from KSh138 billion in 2022 to KSh215 billion last year, with a projected KSh280 billion by 2027, attributing this to agricultural reforms and also stressed mandatory e-procurement to combat corruption, stating 40 percent of government funds are lost through procurement.