Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to dismantle cartels hindering the Kenyan tea sector's growth, aiming to boost farmers' bonuses. He highlighted significant progress in the sector's earnings and outlined reforms for improved transparency and quality.

• DP Kindiki stated the tea sector's earnings grew from Ksh.138 billion in 2023 to Ksh.215 billion in 2024.
• The government will intensify efforts to fight cartels in the tea sector, mirroring the success in the sugar sector.
• Future strategies include improving governance and transparency in KTDA factories, increasing sales, and diversifying into specialty teas.
• In Kericho County, Ksh.1.3 billion has been allocated to connect over 14,000 new households to power, with Ksh.143 million for Kipkelion East.
• Ksh.8 billion has been secured for the construction of Kericho Teaching and Referral Hospital in Londiani.
• About 500,000 residents in Kericho County have registered for the SHA medical cover, against a target of 900,000.