New Tea Levy Sparks Uproar Among Farmers and MPs

Farmers have warned that the proposed levy could increase costs and affect the country’s competitiveness in the global tea market...

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Members of Parliament and tea farmers are strongly opposing a proposed 0.8% tea export levy by the Tea Board of Kenya, arguing it is illegal and would burden growers.

The proposed levy, aimed at funding regulation, research, and market development, has been met with firm rejection, with lawmakers stating it requires parliamentary approval.
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe declared farmers will not pay the levy, emphasizing it was previously removed due to its oppressive impact.
Concerns were raised that the levy, reportedly costing over Ksh 3 per kilo, would be passed on to farmers, affecting Kenya's competitiveness in the international tea market.

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