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KTDA dismisses circulating finance documents as fake

Sacco ReviewAugust 19, 202605 mins

KTDA has rejected circulating financial documents as fake, unverified and misleading The agency says the documents lack required signatures, stamps and authentication KTDA has urged farmers and partners to rely on official channels as authorities investigate the circulation of protected information The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has dismissed documents circulating on social media as…

KTDA secures 99,000 tonnes of fertiliser for tea farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 17, 202604 mins

KTDA has procured 99,000 tonnes of fertiliser for more than 600,000 tea farmers, with delivery expected next month. The fertiliser will be distributed immediately upon arrival following shipment delays. KTDA is also diversifying tea markets and strengthening accountability amid ongoing investigations into an alleged Ksh322.5 million payment. The Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) has procured…

KTDA chairman dismisses Sh322.5m payment claims

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 202605 mins

Njeru dismisses Ksh322.5m payment claims as divisive allegations. DCI probe underway over the disputed fertiliser payment. KTDA expects farmers’ fertiliser consignment early next month KTDA Chairman Enos Njeru has urged tea farmers and directors to stay united and ignore allegations circulating on social media platforms this week. Njeru spoke on Friday during the closure of…

Kenyan Purple Tea Wins Premium Recognition in Paris Market

Sacco ReviewJune 24, 202603 mins

Kenya’s purple tea has made a striking debut in France, where consumers, tea experts, and industry stakeholders have ranked it among premium beverages due to its rare antioxidant composition and limited supply. The entry into the Paris market marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s specialty tea industry, positioning the crop as a luxury product on…

Gov’t unveils KSh3.5B tea reforms to modernize factories, cut costs and speed up farmer payments

Sacco ReviewDecember 22, 2025December 22, 202505 mins

The government has launched a Sh3.5 billion reform package for Kenya’s tea industry following an audit that exposed deep weaknesses in governance, financial management and operational efficiency across dozens of processing plants. The programme is designed to restore farmer confidence and raise earnings by modernizing 19 factories, lowering fertilizer costs and strengthening irrigation, with a…