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Kenya government to stem fluctuating tea prices

Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries Cabinet secretary Willy Bett. The Government has said that it will reduce levies and remove some licences in the tea sub-sector. (PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE/ STANDARD)

The Government has said that it will reduce levies and remove some licences in the tea sub-sector.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Willy Bett yesterday said this was meant to cushion farmers from price fluctuations at the Mombasa International Tea Auction.

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