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October 27, 2025
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PS Rono orders audit of loans obtained by tea factories

PS Rono orders audit of loans obtained by tea factories

Agriculture PS Dr Kiprono Rono said the comprehensive audit of the loans obtained by 70 factories will be conducted by the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK)...

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Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kiprono Rono has ordered a comprehensive audit of all loans obtained by the 70 tea factories under the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA). The audit, to be conducted by the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) within 14 days, aims to ensure accountability and proper utilization of funds.

  • The audit will investigate how loans were utilized and the terms under which they were secured to assess financial sustainability.
  • KTDA has also suspended all staff travel, off-site meetings, and training activities to improve governance and reduce operational costs.
  • The directive was lauded by farmer Julius Mwaura as a move towards transparency and restoring trust in the tea industry’s management.

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