Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Governor Erick Mutai in trouble over tea estate deal

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai (centre) when he announced the agreement to sell James Finlay tea estate on May 5, 2023. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard]

Governor Erick Mutai now faces censure over the agreement on the sale of James Finlay Kenya Ltd tea business.

Kipsigis elders have now petitioned the County Assembly of Kericho, accusing Dr Mutai of ratifying the deal with the Sri Lanka-based Browns Investment PLC without consulting them.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902