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Governor Mutai disowns ownership deal with James Finlay

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai when he appeared before committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds at the VIP Lounge,KICC ,Nairobi on March 14, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has denied entering into an agreement with James Finlay Tea Company over partial sale of shares to a Sri Lankan investor, Brown Investment PLC.

Speaking on Monday after a consultative meeting with elders from Kipsigis community, opposed to the sale of the tea plantation, Mr Mutai clarified that they only agreed with the company to have public participation with the community on 15 per cent of ownership.

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