KTDA-H Board Stands Firm Against Cartel Resistance in Tea Reforms
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By John Kariuki
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings (KTDA-H) Board has reaffirmed its stability and commitment to ongoing reforms despite what it describes as sustained attacks from entrenched cartels seeking to derail progress in the tea sector.
According to the Board, groups that previously benefitted from opaque systems and manipulation of farmers are orchestrating smear campaigns and spreading misinformation in a bid to destabilize the leadership.
“The Board remains united and focused on safeguarding the welfare of farmers. Our mission is clear—ensuring that tea continues to be a sustainable source of livelihood for millions of Kenyan households,” a KTDA-H statement read.
In recent months, KTDA-H has rolled out reforms including restructuring payment systems, slashing unnecessary costs, and introducing governance changes aimed at giving farmers stronger representation. These steps, the Board says, are already translating into fairer returns and increased accountability.
Industry players note that the pushback from cartels is a sign of the impact reforms are having. “The viciousness of the resistance is proof that the system is changing and farmers are finally benefitting,” the statement added.
The leadership emphasized that while propaganda and attempts to pit stakeholders against each other persist, the Board will not be distracted from its responsibility to farmers.
“The future of tea belongs to farmers, not cartels,” the Board declared, pledging to stand firm against intimidation and remain accountable to growers across the country.
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