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Originally published by KBC County NewsJuly 30, 2026
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Waiguru constructs four new tea buying centers to help farmers reduce post harvest losses
County Government of Kirinyaga is constructing four new tea-buying centers to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses for freshly picked tea leaves in Inooi and Kerugoya ward. Two of the new tea-buying centers; Mubethu and Icere, located in Inooi Ward, are nearing completion whil..
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The County Government of Kirinyaga is constructing four new tea-buying centers in Inooi and Kerugoya wards to significantly reduce post-harvest losses for local farmers.
- Over 1800 smallholder tea farmers will benefit from these new facilities.
- The project is spearheaded by Governor Anne Waiguru, aiming to strengthen agricultural value chains.
- These centers will decrease long travel distances and protect tea leaves from weather damage, thereby increasing farmer earnings, which exceeded Ksh7.6 billion last financial year.
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