CS Mutahi Kagwe Congratulates New KTDA Chairman, Pushes for Tea Sector Reforms
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By John Kariuki
Nairobi, Kenya – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has congratulated Geoffrey Chege Kirundi on his election as the new Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) National Chairman and discussed key reforms to strengthen the tea sector.
In a meeting at Kilimo House, CS Kagwe and Chairman Kirundi focused on market diversification, quality enhancement, and farmer income improvement, aiming for long-term industry sustainability.
CS Kagwe reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting smallholder tea farmers, advocating for value addition and innovative marketing to position Kenyan tea as a premium global brand.
KTDA National Chairman Chege Kirundi, Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and Group CEO of KTDA Holdings Wilson Muthaura
Chairman Kirundi emphasized strengthening KTDA’s governance and efficiency, ensuring maximum farmer benefits.
The meeting set the stage for strategic reforms, aligning KTDA’s leadership with the government’s broader agricultural transformation agenda, poised to elevate Kenya’s tea industry to new heights.
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