CS Mutahi Kagwe Leads Mission to Revive Kenya’s Tea Sector
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By John Kariuki
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, EGH, is leading a high-level mission to Kenya’s West of Rift region in a push to resolve longstanding issues in the tea sector and unlock greater value for over 650,000 smallholder farmers.
Joined by top industry leaders—including KTDA Group CEO Wilson Muthaura, Tea Board Chair Dr. Ndung’u Gathinji, TBK CEO Willy Mutai, and PS Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh—the CS is spearheading talks focused on improving tea quality, increasing global market access, and stabilizing earnings for farmers.
The delegation includes officials from KTDA, the Tea Board of Kenya, Ketepa, Majani Insurance Brokers, Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency, and numerous tea factories.
Key focus areas include:
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Value addition and branding for global competitiveness
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Stronger governance in tea factories
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Improved traceability and quality control
Kericho Governor Dr. Eric Mutai is also part of the team, signaling national and county alignment on sector reforms.
The visit marks a renewed government-industry partnership aimed at reaffirming Kenya’s global leadership in tea and putting farmers at the center of meaningful change.
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