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November 3, 2025
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Tea farmers to receive 99,000 metric tonnes of subsidised fertiliser

Tea farmers to receive 99,000 metric tonnes of subsidised fertiliser

The fertiliser received comprises NPK 26:5:5, a formulation tailored to enhance soil fertility and improve crop yields. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Thousands of tea farmers in Kenya are set to receive 99,000 metric tonnes of subsidized NPK 26:5:5 fertilizer, imported by the government in collaboration with the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA). The first consignment of 30,000 metric tonnes has already docked at the Mombasa Port, with distribution commencing this week.

  • Farmers will access the fertilizer at a subsidized price of Sh2,500 per 50-kg bag.
  • KTDA Chairman Geoffrey Kirundi confirmed additional shipments are en route, with 33,000 metric tonnes having left China and another 36,000 metric tonnes scheduled for dispatch within eight days.
  • A 10-month delay in the fertilizer's arrival was caused by prolonged court cases challenging the tendering process, as explained by KTDA Board Member Gathuka Kagombe.

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