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Why Kenya Suspended Rainforest Alliance Tea Certification—And What It Means for Farmers
The government has suspended the Rainforest Alliance certification and audit processes for all tea factories across the country, citing high costs and minimal benefit to tea farmers. In a circular…
Exporting More, Earning Less: Kenya Leads in Tea Exports but Earns Less Than China and Sri Lanka
Kenya exports more tea than China and Sri Lanka, but earns less due to bulk sales, limited product variety, and narrow market focus. Since the start of 2025, Kenya has…
Why Kenya Is One of the World’s Leading Producers and Exporters of Tea
Discover why Kenya ranks among the top tea producers and exporters globally, thanks to ideal growing conditions, smallholder farmers, and world-class processing methods. When you think of Kenya, images of…
Inside Kenya’s Coffee, Tea and Fruit Reforms: How Farmers Are Pocketing More for Their Beans, Thanks to DP Gachagua
Discover how ongoing reforms in Kenya’s coffee and tea sectors are boosting farmers' earnings, improving transparency, and driving industry growth with new legislation and policies. Explore the impact of Kenya’s…