Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA)

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KTDA
BUSINESS

Windfall For Farmers As KTDA Factories Release Ksh5.5B December Bonuses

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) managed factories have today disbursed Ksh5.5 billion as payment to their smallholder tea farmers for the December...

President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's commitment to making the most of the AfCTA. [Photo/ @WilliamsRuto]
BUSINESSECONOMY

AfCTA: New Business Opportunities Where Kenyans Are Cashing In

Among products picked by the Ad Hoc Committee established to steer the AfCTA guided trade initiative in Kenya are tea, lithium-ion batteries, candy,...

KTDA sees the partnership with Kenya Railways as an effective way to move large volumes of cargo while also reducing transit times. [Photo/ Courtesy]
BUSINESSECONOMY

SGR Begins Transporting Tea After KTDA, Kenya Railways Strike Deal

“Today we are transporting 31 containers of tea on one train. This would have taken 31 trucks if we were to do it...

President Uhuru Kenyatta during a meeting with Kirinya ga County leaders at Sagana State Lodge, Nyeri on October 18. Mashujaa Day celebrations are set for Kirinyaga this year. [Photo/ @StateHouseKenya]
POLITICS

Uhuru to Lift Curfew “Soon”, Promises More Goodies

The President spoke at Sagana State Lodge, Nyeri County when he held a meeting with government officials and leaders from Kirinyaga County ahead...

KTDA procures fertilizer in bulk for more than 630,000 small scale tea farmers, who are the shareholders of its managed factories, through competitive bidding
BUSINESS

Tea: 650,000 Tonnes of Fertilizer Arrives in Mombasa

KTDA has promised fast, cost-effective and convenient delivery to all registered smallholder farmers with arrangements having been made with transporters to move the...

KTDA
BUSINESS

Farmers to Earn Ksh3 More Per Kilo as KTDA Approves Increased Payments

The decision follows a similar move that was approved by factories in KTDA regions one to four which resolved to increase their monthly...

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya with KTDA Board Chairman David Ichoho during an induction ceremony on July 7, 2021.
BUSINESSECONOMY

KTDA: Tea Price Reserve Changing Farmers’ Fortunes

In auction number 29, which took place last week, the absorption rate of offered teas improved to 19%, while the average price appreciated...

Speaking at an induction ceremony for the new board at a Nairobi hotel on Wednesday, July 7th, Munya said the new Board has taken up the new leadership mantle against the backdrop of ongoing reforms
BUSINESS

Munya Pushes New KTDA Board to Deliver Higher Earnings for Farmers

Munya's appeal to KTDA's new board of directors comes barely a fortnight after the board held its first meeting on Monday, June 21,...

KTDA Board Chair David Idocho addresses the press flanked by the new board of directors on June 21, 2021 in Nairobi. [Photo/ Lucy Wanjiru/NMG]
BUSINESS

KTDA: Tea Farmers to Receive Mini Bonus Payment in July

The KTDA Board Chairman maintained that his Board is focused on implementing the tea reforms which are aimed at improving the wellbeing of...