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September 30, 2026
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Tea factories declare lower bonuses

Tea factories declare lower bonuses

Tea factory management has declared bonus payments to farmers for the year 2025/2026 for the supply of more than 1,094,710,523.06 kgs of green leaf for processing...

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Kenyan tea factories managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have declared lower bonus payments to farmers for the 2025/2026 financial year, despite processing over 1,094,710,523.06 kgs of green leaf.

  • The bonus declarations varied, with factories like Rukuriri offering Sh50 per kg, Mungania Sh43.80 per kg, and Kathangariri Sh40 per kg.
  • The decision was made by factory directors after reviewing revenues, expenditures, and operational challenges, including the disruption of shipment routes due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the introduction of a 0.8% tea levy on exports.
  • Key figures announcing the bonuses include KTDA Holding Chairman Enos Njeru and Gathuthi factory Chairman Hosea Kimamo.

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