Tea traders rue Sh2.6 billion lost following raids on plantations in Kericho, Bomet

East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) Chairman Arthur Sewe (right). [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Tea traders at the Mombasa Tea Auction yesterday said the country has lost Sh2.6 billion since attacks on multinational tea estates in Kericho and Bomet counties started.

East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) on Thursday condemned the attacks and said tea plantations account for 40 per cent of the volumes traded in the auction.