Gov’t Moves to Protect Small-Scale Farmers From Financial Exploitation

Farmers have continued to complain against the agency, with primary concerns being exploitation, favoritism, and management opacity...

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The Kenyan government has banned the use of farmers' funds as collateral for bank loans, a directive aimed at protecting small-scale farmers from financial exploitation. This move directly addresses concerns raised by tea farmers regarding alleged exploitation by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA).

Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh issued the directive, calling the practice "fraud" and stating that KTDA must "shape up or shape out."
Farmers reported shrinking bonus payouts, from roughly KSh 80 per kilogram to about KSh 12 per kilo in the 2024/2025 period, and extensive loan deductions.
Ronoh announced reforms including a new digital platform for farmers to track tea sales, the consolidation of KTDA's multiple bank accounts into one for transparency, and intensified audits of current and former directors.

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