Kenyan Tea Farmers to Earn More After Deal Between Government and Lipton Teas

Tea farmers are expected to earn more from the crop following a pact between Kenya and Lipton Teas and Infusions and Brown Investments.

In a press statement to newsrooms on Tuesday, May 7, State House noted that under the new plan, the two firms would position Kenya’s Tea as a premium product on the global stage.

The collaboration will see these entities partner with the local communities to enhance the sector's capacity.

"It will include the setting up of a Community Endowment Trust Fund with an initial investment of Sh1 billion in community projects," part of the statement read. 

Liptons is already setting up the Lipton’s Tea Academy that will see the training of farmers on the global best practice to achieve maximum value on their crop.

The two entities will also set up a state-of-the-art tea-specific fertilisers plant.

President William Ruto said Kenyan tea will continue attracting world attention due to its top quality during the meeting at State House. 

Present in the meeting was Sri Lanka High Commissioner Veluppillai Kananathan, among other leaders.