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August 24, 2026
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Mt Kenya tea farmers defy planned national strike

Mt Kenya tea farmers defy planned national strike

Tea plucking continued within Mt Kenya region after the farmers ignored the planned national strike and instead resolved to have their grievances addressed during the end-of-year meetings...

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Tea farmers in the Mt Kenya region have defied a planned national strike, opting instead to address grievances through end-of-year meetings.

  • Farmers continued tea plucking, ignoring calls to protest alleged loans of Sh34 billion.
  • The Tea Board of Kenya discouraged participation in the strike.
  • Farmers expressed a need for accountability but urged critics to avoid inciting growers and to use proper channels like annual general meetings.

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