KTDA names new acting CEO as Wilson Muthaura exits office
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 - Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Ltd has appointed Eng. Francis Miano as its Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Ltd has appointed Eng. Francis Miano as its Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, effective January 16, 2026, following the departure of Wilson Muthaura.
- Eng. Miano brings over 30 years of executive experience and previously headed KTDA’s Group Technical Services Division.
- The leadership change occurred as Mr. Muthaura proceeded on terminal leave, concluding his tenure.
- KTDA manages tea production and marketing for more than 600,000 smallholder farmers, making this a significant transition for Kenya’s tea sector.
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