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Boost for smallholder tea farmers as subsidized fertiliser arrives in October

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202505 mins

Kenya’s smallholder tea farmers are set for a major boost as nearly 100,000 metric tonnes of subsidized fertilizer procured by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) arrives in the country in October. The shipment, which marks the largest consignment in recent years, is expected to significantly ease input costs and improve yields for thousands of…

Over 51,000 Kirinyaga, Embu tea farmers to benefit from sustainable agriculture training

Sacco ReviewSeptember 11, 202506 mins

More than 51,000 smallholder tea growers in Kirinyaga and Embu counties, are set to benefit from a six-month training programme spearheaded by the Rainforest Alliance under the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods (MUSULLI) Project. Speaking in Kirinyaga, Rainforest Alliance Country Director Marion Ng’ang’a said the initiative, themed “Pesa Mfukoni” is designed to equip farmers with…

Tea farmers reap big at Mombasa auction as tea sales climb to Ksh 904 million

Sacco ReviewJuly 5, 2025July 5, 202503 mins

Tea farmers have a reason to smile after earnings from this week’s Mombasa auction rose slightly. According to data from Tea Brokers East Africa Ltd, tea factories earned Ksh 904.1 million, up from Ksh 902 million last week, following the sale of 3.72 million kilos of tea. The sale, held in Mombasa, saw increased demand and participation…