The Kenya Tea Development Agency has today 8th February 2023 dispatched money to banks for the green leaf delivered by farmers in the month of January 2023.

The team undertook a forensic audit of KTDA's operational and financial systems, and reviews of procurement contracts to ascertain whether KTDA shareholders received value for money.

Prior to his exit, Mr Lerionka Tiampati was on compulsory leave and his position had been filled by Mr Wilson Muthaura in an acting capacity. His exit follows reforms instituted by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya that culminated in the setting up of a new board

Despite the slight drop in production, the drop in tea prices is attributed to the high volumes of tea that continue to be delivered to the auction from the region, in addition to the global oversupply of tea

The firm has been expanding its fabrication capacity and is now installing an array of equipment in factories including dryers, tea packers, winnowers and bucket elevators

Farmers claim that KTDA is offering better returns than multinationals in the area