Kenya has launched its inaugural specialty orthodox tea auction in Mombasa to diversify exports and access new global markets. This move aims to significantly boost the country's orthodox tea production and international trade.

• At the first auction, 91,798 kilograms of orthodox tea were traded, with 2,925 packages changing hands.
• The initiative was launched by Mutahi Kagwe, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.
• Kenya plans to increase its licensed orthodox manufacturers from 22 to 42 by 2027 and grow installed orthodox capacity from 15 million kilos in 2024 to 200 million kilos by 2030.