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Tea Bonus Rates Out Next Week: Why This Year’s Tea Bonus Won’t Match Last Year

Tea Bonus Rates Out Next Week: Why This Year’s Tea Bonus Won’t Match Last Year

Kenya’s tea factories will declare annual bonus rates next week, but industry signals show farmers should brace for slightly reduced payouts. A convergence of climate shocks, currency volatility, delayed farm inputs, and global price pressures has undermined profitability, threatening the livelihoods of over 680,000 smallholder farmers.

September 18, 2025 Read More →
February 2025 Tea Sector Report: Weather Strain, Strong Auction Demand, and New Export Markets

February 2025 Tea Sector Report: Weather Strain, Strong Auction Demand, and New Export Markets

The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has released its performance report for February 2025, shedding light on key shifts in the tea industry. From sharp declines in production due to severe weather, to improved auction performance and expansion into emerging export markets, the report reveals a sector under pressure but adapting with resilience.

July 7, 2025 Read More →
Paul Machira Muturi

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Paul Machira Muturi

Economist & Statistician with expertise in policy analysis and financial economics. Specialized in market research and economic development. Serves as a KTDA factory elected director.