The Ministry of Education has signed a landmark collaboration agreement with Lipton Teas and Infusions to establish a Tea Academy at the University of Kabianga in Kericho County.
The academy aims to transform Kenya's tea industry through advanced training, research, and climate-smart farming practices.
The partnership, which also involves Ekaterra Global Operations-the corporate entity behind Lipton-comes nearly two years after initial discussions between President William Ruto and Lipton's CEO Nathalie Roos in May 2023.
Speaking during the ceremony, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Migos Ogamba hailed the initiative as a significant step towards aligning education with industry needs adding that the agreement will be a major boost for tea farmers in the region, who stand to benefit from enhanced production techniques and access to global best practices. "This is the culmination of a long but productive journey.
