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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJune 28, 2026
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Ruto's allies oppose tea levy, urge government to support farmers
President Ruto’s allies have opposed the tea levy introduced by the Tea Board of Kenya, saying that it was forcing buyers to seek alternative markets to avoid paying Sh1.2 billion annually. ..
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Allies of President William Ruto are opposing a new tea levy, urging the government to instead support tea farmers. The levy, introduced by the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK), is charged to buyers and is expected to generate Sh1.2 billion annually.
- The 0.8 per cent levy, equivalent to Sh2.28 per kilogram, is reportedly pushing buyers to seek alternative markets.
- Key figures opposing the levy include Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, and MPs Muchangi Njiru and Njoki Njeru.
- The leaders advocate for the government to absorb the levy and instead fund research and marketing for the tea sector, which has previously supported the national economy.
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