The government will inject Sh3.5 billion to upgrade infrastructure in 19 national tea factories across the country in a bid to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.
This initiative is part of ongoing reforms in the tea sector, aimed at ensuring farmers receive higher earnings from their produce.
According to the Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr Kiprono Rono, the government also intends to reduce taxes on tea and waive levies on packaging materials as part of value addition efforts.
Dr Rono stated that, through the ongoing reforms, local tea will be subjected to direct sales to lower transaction costs and enhance returns. "We have set a budget of Sh3.5 billion to improve infrastructure in all 19 tea factories to boost their efficiency and meet quality demands," said Dr Rono.
