Kenya's Tea Sector Set for Overhaul
The Tea Board of Kenya has presented the Draft Tea Regulations and Green Leaf Quality Requirements to stakeholders.
The new rules aim to address issues such as delayed payments, opaque pricing, and inconsistent leaf quality.
The regulations will introduce clear payment timelines to safeguard farmers' cash flow - Willy Mutai, Tea Board of Kenya CEO
- Delayed payments to be addressed
- Opaque pricing structures to be clarified
- Inconsistent leaf quality across regions to be standardized
Author's summary: Kenya's tea sector is set for reform with new regulations.