×
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Smallholder tea farmers under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) have earned a total Sh78.3 billion in revenue from the sale of tea during the 2016/17 financial year. This is despite the severe drought which hit the country earlier in the year. Of the Sh78.3 billion, farmers in the 15 tea growing counties will receive Sh59.7 billion in total payments.
Of the Sh59.7 billion, farmers will receive second payments (bonus) of Sh42.5 billion, with the balance having already been paid out as initial (monthly) payment.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
Prefer the Standard on Google
join