How poor leaf quality, politics hurting Rift tea farmers

KTDA chairman Enos Njeru says poor leaf quality, improper handling and political interference are contributing to lower tea bonuses for West of the Rift farmers...

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Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) national chairman Enos Njeru has identified poor leaf quality, improper handling, and political interference as the primary reasons for the ongoing disparity in tea bonus payments between farmers in the East and West of the Rift.

To improve earnings, farmers in the West of the Rift are urged to adopt recommended tea husbandry practices and ensure the delivery of high-quality green leaf to factories.
The KTDA, a key organization in Kenya's tea sector, is actively addressing these issues.
The persistent difference in bonus payments highlights a critical challenge affecting tea farmers across the Rift region.

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