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June 9, 2026
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Murang’a farmers oppose proposed 0.8pc Tea Export Levy

Murang’a farmers oppose proposed 0.8pc Tea Export Levy

The proposed Tea Levy Regulations, 2026, seek to introduce a 0.8 percent export levy on tea based on the auction value or customs value for direct sales. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Murang’a County tea farmers are strongly opposing a proposed 0.8 percent levy on tea exports, fearing it will reduce the competitiveness of Kenyan tea internationally.

  • The proposed Tea Levy Regulations, 2026, aims to raise approximately Sh1.4 billion annually.
  • The primary stakeholders opposing the levy are tea farmers in Murang’a County.
  • Farmers warn that the levy could increase export costs, making Kenyan tea more expensive than competitors' and potentially reducing their earnings due to rising production costs.

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