NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 14 \u2013 Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned all tea producers in Kenya, that the risk de-registration by the Tea Board of Kenya if found involved in tea hawking at the Tea Trade Center.<\/p>\n
He made the statement on Thursday following discussions with leaders from the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), the Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA), Independent Tea Producers (ITP), tea traders, and the East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA).<\/p>\n
Kagwe emphasized that all tea producers must comply with the established standards for minimum green leaf quality in Kenya.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this regard, the Ministry will publish the green leaf quality standard for all tea producers in Kenya, and the Tea Board of Kenya will de-register any stakeholders involved in tea hawking,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He further noted that efforts would be intensified to improve the quality of Kenya\u2019s tea, as quality directly impacts pricing.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll tea producers must implement targeted quality improvement strategies to enhance the quality of tea produced in Kenya, as tea prices are determined by its quality,\u201d Kagwe explained.<\/p>\n
The CS also highlighted the government\u2019s commitment to supporting key tea industry players in accessing emerging markets through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Government will explore diplomatic avenues to address market access challenges for Kenya in the Iranian and Sudanese markets,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Kagwe also mentioned that the East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) would work toward opening the tea auction system to global tea buyers and consumers.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the creation of a Common Tea Market Development Fund will help enhance marketing efforts for Kenyan tea, supported by a proposed tea levy.<\/p>\n
Stakeholders are urged to prioritize ethical business practices, transparency, and good governance to increase farmers\u2019 returns.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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