[PHOTOS] Gachagua reinforces tea sector reforms at KTDA directors’ induction

He congratulated the new directors on their appointments.

In Summary
  • The event, which was attended by leading figures in agriculture, underscored a pivotal moment in the ongoing reforms within the tea sector.
  • "An impact on the Tea Sub-sector in Kenya has a direct impact on the economy of our country," he said.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
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Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Image: DPPS

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua today concluded an induction workshop for the newly elected directors of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) in Mombasa.

The event, which was attended by leading figures in agriculture, underscored a pivotal moment in the ongoing reforms within the tea sector.

The DP highlighted the tea industry’s significant role in Kenya’s economy and congratulated the new directors on their appointments.

"An impact on the Tea Sub-sector in Kenya has a direct impact on the economy of our country," he said.

"The tea subsector reforms discussion is a national discourse, which the Ruto Administration deliberately re-awakened for the good of the over 800,000 small-holder Tea farmers," he said.

Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua with Mombasa county Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua with Mombasa county Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
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"Congratulations to the newly elected directors of the KTDA; ahead of you, great work awaits and milestones to be accomplished, "he said.

Also present were Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja, Principal Secretary Paul Rono, and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, among other notable leaders.

Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
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Mombasa county Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Mombasa county Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
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Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Image: DPPS
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Image: DPPS
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Image: DPPS
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Image: DPPS
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Image: DPPS
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Leaders and officials during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
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Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua during KTDA meeting in Mombasa September 5, 2024.
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