Tea bonus fails to excite farmers as money spent on paying debts

Following a decrease in tea prices and rising production costs, many farmers are drowning in debt. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

For years, tea bonus payments were a significant source of relief and joy for farmers in the country.

The extra income provided an opportunity to invest in their farms, support their families, or simply enjoy a well-deserved break. However, this year's bonus has brought a sense of unease rather than celebration.