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Sh1.3b tea stuck at port after Sudan bans Kenya imports

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Tea farmers are advised to pluck two leaves and a bud for it to maintain high quality of tea in the market. [File, Standard]

Kenyan tea traders are counting huge losses following the ban on imports by Sudanese authorities.

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) described the ban as critical as Sudan is ranked among the top five markets for the Mombasa-based tea auction.

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