- KTDA is exploring green hydrogen as a clean energy source and potential feedstock for fertiliser production in Kenya’s tea sector.
- Its officials completed a five day green hydrogen training programme at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, sponsored by GIZ.
- The initiative aims to improve energy efficiency, assess investment opportunities and support sustainable tea production.
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited is exploring the potential of green hydrogen technology as a future source of clean energy and a sustainable feedstock for fertiliser production in Kenya’s tea sector.
A KTDA team participated in a five-day green hydrogen training programme at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, with the programme sponsored by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit). The training focused on green hydrogen production technologies, applications, commercialisation opportunities, and sustainable energy solutions for the tea industry.
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The KTDA delegation included officials from Special Projects, Planning and Strategy, Technical Services, and KTDA Power Company, reflecting the organisation’s growing interest in renewable energy and climate-smart tea production.
The initiative is expected to strengthen KTDA’s capacity to evaluate green hydrogen investment opportunities, improve energy efficiency, and support long-term sustainability within the Kenyan tea industry.
The move positions KTDA among agricultural organisations exploring renewable energy, green fertiliser production, and sustainable tea value chains as Kenya advances its clean energy transition.
By Khayoyo Ian
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