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Originally published by Kenyanstop
January 27, 2026
5d ago
How Kenya Plans to Boost the Shilling Using Key Exports

The Treasury has noted the risk of shilling depreciation against major currencies, which could raise debt service costs and heighten fiscal pressures in its medium term strategy debt strategy...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is strategically increasing its production of premium orthodox tea to boost dollar inflows and strengthen the Kenyan shilling. This shift aims to reduce dependence on mass-market CTC tea, which faces declining global demand and unstable pricing.
- Orthodox tea, introduced at Kenya's weekly tea auction in September, is selling at an average price of Ksh414 (USD3.20) per kilogram, nearly 50 percent higher than black tea.
- The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) reports that demand for orthodox tea is growing at an annual rate of about 6 percent.
- Increased dollar inflows from higher tea export earnings are crucial for supporting the shilling amidst significant debt repayments and a substantial import bill.
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