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Kenya tea farmers in to earn Sh63b in bonuses

David Emilio pick tea leaves from a farm in Kahuro area in Tetu, Nyeri County. PHOTO: MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD

NAIROBI: Tea farmers across the country will receive Sh63.6 billion in bonuses next month, thanks to the weakening Kenyan shilling, better prices and higher sales volumes. Those in Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Thika and Kericho counties will be some of the biggest beneficiaries.

The figure represents a 21 per cent increase from the previous year’s payment of Sh52.6 billion.

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