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July 23, 2026
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KTDA sets fertilizer transport charges for tea factories

KTDA sets fertilizer transport charges for tea factories

Under the approved rates, farmers in Zone A factories will pay Sh17.79 per tonne per kilometre, inclusive of VAT, while those in Zones B and C will pay Sh15 per tonne per kilometre...

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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has established transportation charges for fertilizer delivery to its managed tea factories, with rates set between Sh15 and Sh17.79 per tonne per kilometre.

  • The approved rates are Sh17.79 for Zone A and Sh15 for Zones B and C, inclusive of VAT.
  • KTDA, representing over 600,000 smallholder tea farmers, has finalized procurement for 99,000 metric tonnes of bagged fertilizer.
  • The first fertilizer consignment is anticipated in August 2026, and transporters must meet specific vehicle capacity requirements.

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