Govt orders audit of loans taken by KTDA-managed tea factories
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 - The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has directed the Tea Board of Kenya to conduct a comprehensive audit of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has ordered the Tea Board of Kenya to conduct a comprehensive audit of loans taken by factories managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA).
- The audit was prompted by concerns from farmers over reduced bonus payments this financial year.
- Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh directed the audit.
- The Tea Board has been given 14 days to submit a detailed report.
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