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Growers' lobby sounds alarm over invasions of large tea estates in Nandi

Kenya Tea Growers Association Chief Executive Apollo Kiarii.[File,Standard]

Stakeholders in the tea sector have expressed concern over the escalating illegal land invasions and criminal activities targeting large-scale tea estates in Nandi County.

The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) said the Sitoi Tea Estate owned by Eastern Produce Kenya Ltd (EPK) has suffered up to Sh30 million in monthly losses due to ongoing invasions by over 200 illegal settlers.

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