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Gov’t moves to revive tea sector as KTDA firms up fertiliser transport plan

Sacco ReviewJuly 23, 2026July 23, 202608 mins

Gov’t says reforms are underway to tackle high taxes, poor roads, pests, diseases and price volatility affecting tea farmers, while urging continued production. Mudavadi says Mudete Tea Factory serves about 12,000 farmers and has transformed livelihoods, as leaders call for more factories, lower taxes and better rural roads. KTDA has procured 99,000 metric tonnes of…

Kenya, Japan move to deepen trade and investment ties

Sacco ReviewMay 4, 202603 mins

Kenya values its longstanding partnership with Japan, which has brought significant benefits across key sectors, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. Mudavadi, who hosted Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu highlighted the countries’ shared commitment to deepening ties in trade, investment, development, and multilateral cooperation. Mudavadi praised Japan’s support through Official Development Assistance, especially in…

Kenya, Iran form committee to lift Kenyan tea ban

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 202503 mins

The government of Kenya and Iran have agreed to establish a joint committee tasked with eradicating trade obstacles within 60 days, paving the way for the lifting of the ban on Kenyan tea exports to Iran. The agreement was reached during the 7th Session of the Kenya-Iran Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) held in Nairobi…