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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJune 26, 2026
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Rwanda tea earns higher auction prices as Kenya lags

Tea from Rwanda has continued to dominate the Mombasa tea auction..
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Kenyan tea is fetching lower prices at the Mombasa tea auction compared to Rwandan tea, with a new levy on Kenyan exports cited as a major factor.
- Rwandan tea averaged Sh354.75 per kilogram, while Kenyan tea averaged Sh299.28 per kg.
- The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) reported that 1,600 tonnes of its tea were returned unsold due to price disagreements.
- The introduction of a Sh2.28 levy per kilogram on exports in May 1 is reportedly suppressing prices and causing buyers to shift to alternative producers.
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