Tea farmers decry alleged embezzlement, low bonus payments

Dissatisfied farmers affiliated with Iria-ini Tea Factory have lamented over low bonuses and alleged fund embezzlement by the factory’s management. The farmers suspect extravagant executive expenses and questionable procurement practices. They also complained that the factory is one of the lowest payers in the region, compensating farmers a mere Ksh38  for a kilogram of tea…

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Stegro Sacco pays out Sh120m tea bonus

By Benedict Ngetich and Jackline Chepkorir. The new management of Stegro Savings and Credit Society has paid out Sh120 million accumulated tea bonus to farmers. The CEO, Mr Geoffrey Chepkwony said the payments were part of accumulated bonus by farmers who had not been paid by the previous management. Accompanied by the Chairman of the…

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