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Munya rules out talks as he effects new tea rules

A tea farmer delivers produce to a buying centre in Nyeri County. Small scale tea growers have welcomed new regulations. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

The Ministry of Agriculture is pushing ahead with the implementation of new tea regulations despite protests from industry players.

Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya yesterday said implementation of the regulations would be staggered between now and February next year, noting that he had given players ample time to prepare.

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