- 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.
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.
"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.