The government will set up two tea packaging factories to facilitate value addition and improve farmers' earnings, according to Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe. Kagwe, who spoke Gacharage Tea Factory in Murang'a County during the International Tea Day celebrations, said the factories will also reduce reliance on foreign packaging services, thereby cutting down on the cost of production.
The minister noted that Kenya has been relying heavily on packaging services from China and the United Arab Emirates, and reiterated the government's commitment to supporting the tea sector and improving the livelihoods of farmers.
Kagwe said the new factories would serve as Common User Facilities (CUFs), allowing farmers and processors to package their tea locally, at minimal costs.
A photo of Agriculture & Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaking at a past event on Friday, March 7, 2025.
