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Four long-standing disputes awaiting Sri Lankan tea firm as it buys James Finlays

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai addresses the press at the county headquarters on May 5, 2023, after meeting officials of James Finlays and Browns Investments PLC. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard]

The clamour for land rights by a section of residents of Bomet and Kericho counties, controversy over tea plucking machines, alleged sex scandals and poor working conditions are some of the issues that await the new owners of James Finlays Tea Company.

Sri Lankan firm, Browns Investment Plc, has bought an undisclosed stake in multinational tea firm James Finlays Kenya.

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