The Board of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited on Monday appointed Enos Njiru Njeru as its national chairman to replace embattled David Ichoho who resigned last week. 

Njeru's appointment takes effect from Monday, July 17, 2023.

Ichoho resigned last week on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in a handwritten letter, which was received and accepted by the Board. 

Accepting the appointment, Njeru said he will focus on improving the welfare of smallholder tea farmers and implementing reforms as envisioned at the tea conference led by DP Rigathi Gachagua in Kericho recently.

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“I want to assure you all that the issues raised will be carefully considered under my chairmanship," he said.

He added: "I am committed to translating the discussions into action, implementing the necessary reforms, and addressing the challenges faced by our tea farmers with the goal of bettering the returns of their hard work.” 

He also undertook to champion comprehensive tea reforms in the sub sector and adapt to global changes in the sector to remain competitive and sustainable. 

"Embracing innovation, exploring new markets, and diversifying our products will be key in expanding the horizons of the tea sector.

"Together, we will chart a course that elevates the tea industry to new heights of prosperity.”

Njeru has been a member of the KTDA Holdings Limited Board since July 2021 representing farmers from KTDA Zone Six – which consists of factories in Embu County.

He is a Certified Public Accountant and is backed with more than 15 years of experience in finance management.