Mps accuse KTDA of incompetence, want an ad hoc committee established

MPs from the West of Rift tea-growing region have decried a drop in bonuses recorded this year and called out the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) over its alleged inefficiency...

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Members of Parliament from the West of Rift region have criticized the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Management Services for alleged inefficiency and record-low tea bonuses this year. They plan to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate the issues.

MPs accuse KTDA Management Services of failing to control rising production costs, including inflated firewood procurement and staff expenses.
The initiative is led by Vice-Chairperson of Agriculture and Livestock Committee Brighton Yegon, MP for Konoin.
The MPs are addressing discrepancies and low bonus rates paid to farmers in their region.