KTDA Attributes Lower Tea Bonuses to Global Market Pressures, Stronger Shilling
Smallholder tea farmers under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) are set to receive reduced bonus payments for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, largely due to unfavourable international market conditions and a stronger Kenyan Shilling. The development has sparked concern among growers, prompting calls for clarity and reforms within the sector.