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Handle carefully protests against large tea farms

When tea farmers from Tombe tea factory in nyamira county protested against the reduction of their bonus amount. [Sammy Omingo, Satandard]

The destruction of property belonging to multinational tea companies in the South Rift is a matter the government must take decisive action on.

The raids and protests directly affect the local and national economy. They pose a threat to Kenya's ability to attract both local and foreign investors.

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