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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
February 5, 2026
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Kericho, Bomet farmers face flat pay amid tea market slump
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 5 - Tea factory boards in Region Five, covering Kericho and Bomet counties, have resolved to maintain the current monthly green leaf Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Tea factory boards in Kericho and Bomet counties have decided to keep the monthly green leaf payment rate for farmers at Sh23 per kilogram due to a market slump and financial constraints. This decision was made at a regional meeting at Kapkatet Tea Factory, involving chairmen and board members under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) management framework.
- The current green leaf payment rate of Sh23 per kilogram will be maintained for farmers in Region Five (Kericho and Bomet counties).
- The decision was reached by tea factory boards operating under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) framework, citing subdued global demand and price volatility at the Mombasa Tea Auction.
- The boards urged farmers to continue delivering their produce, stating that improved volumes are critical for factories to benefit from anticipated better earnings when market conditions stabilize.
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