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Government directs TBK to ensure compliance with Tea Act

A farmer picks tea. [File, Standard]

A major crisis is looming in small-holder tea factories after the government ordered Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) directors holding direct and indirect commercial interests with other companies to relinquish their positions within 30 days.

The Ministry of Agriculture has directed the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) to ensure full compliance with the Tea Act and regulations within the tea value chain, including actors or persons dealing in tea.

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