Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua spearheaded a critical meeting at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, with key stakeholders from the Kenyan tea subsector, including KTDA directors. The gathering aimed to address substantial improvements in this year’s tea bonuses, which can be attributed to direct engagement with farmers and industry stakeholders.

The significant rise in earnings is a testament to the effectiveness of involving farmers and stakeholders in shaping the sector’s future. This approach is set to continue as part of a broader strategy to enhance the income of over 750,000 smallholder tea farmers across the country.

In the pursuit of maximizing farmers’ earnings, continuous engagement and dedicated service to the agricultural sector remain pivotal. The agricultural industry in Kenya is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise and a crucial contributor to foreign exchange earnings. Food security is a top priority for the Kenya Kwanza government, and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been entrusted by the President to lead reforms in this vital sector.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua emphasized the government’s commitment to overhauling the tea sector to ensure that farmers receive substantially higher bonuses this year. These reforms, initiated by the Deputy President, are designed to significantly improve the earnings of tea farmers, thereby enhancing their livelihoods and contributing to the nation’s economic growth.

The meeting with KTDA directors marks a critical step in this reform journey, setting the stage for a great future for Kenyan tea farmers. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s leadership in this endeavor reaffirms President Ruto’s government’s dedication to uplifting smallholder farmers and advancing the nation’s agricultural sector.