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Multinational tea firms to establish Sh1b welfare fund for residents

A farmer picks tea. Welfare trust fund to benefit communities in Bomet and Kericho counties. [File, Standard] 

Multinational tea companies plan to establish a Sh1 billion welfare trust fund for communities in Bomet and Kericho counties.

This charitable trust is funded through an endowment fund from Lipton Teas, Infusions, and Browns Investments.

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