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KTDA on the receiving end as tea farmers, leaders demand reforms

Farmers and other Tea stakeholders during the Tea Reforms Conference in Kericho. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) faced strong criticism from farmers and leaders during the Tea Reforms Conference which concluded yesterday in Kericho.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused the KTDA management of exploiting small-scale farmers by diverting profits to new projects without involving them.

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