Agriculture CS Peter Munya has urged the new KTDA Holdings Board to fast track its reform efforts to improve farmers’ earnings and return the tea sector to sustainability and profitability.

Speaking at an induction event for the new board at a Nairobi hotel on Wednesday, Munya asked the new board to refocus the businesses objectives to serve the interest of farmers.

“As you assume office, it is important for you to recognize that you are taking up your responsibilities on the platform of reform and transformation, amidst high expectations from the shareholders and farmers who for a long time have suffered in the hands of poor leadership,” he said.

He added, “The most important responsibility that you have is to restore the original mandate of KTDA Holdings Ltd, which is executed through the KTDA Management Services Ltd and to refocus the respective subsidiaries towards serving farmers’ interests and delivering value to shareholders.”

Read More

  1. KTDA directors allege unfair treatment and conflict of interest in tea sales
  2. KTDA unveils smart energy monitoring system to revolutionize tea production
  3. Kenya's tea industry poised for change as State unveils value addition incentives

Tea picker. PHOTO/COURTESY

The CS said the Government was committed to supporting the tea sector in policy and called on other stakeholders reciprocate this to ensure such efforts are effective.

“The Government will continue facilitating policy support as well as the promotion and marketing strategy through the Tea Board of Kenya. However, Government support will only make sense if KTDA Holdings Ltd, which has the mandate of managing tea for the smallholder sub-sector plays its part,” Munya added.