Tea Sector Meeting Aims to Resolve Challenges and Improve Pricing
The tea sector in Kenya received a boost from a recent consultative meeting held in Mombasa, where key players including tea brokers, buyers, KTDAT, Tea InfoEatta, and the Tea Board gathered to address ongoing challenges. The meeting, led by Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Paul Ronoh, focused on several pressing issues such as clearing old stocks, enhancing tea quality, and optimizing pricing structures.
One of the primary outcomes of the meeting was an agreement by brokers to clear all unsold tea stocks within the next month. This decision aims to tackle the current backlog and stabilize the market. The meeting also emphasized the need for improved strategies to prevent similar stockpile issues in the future.
The participants agreed that all unsold tea stock would be cleared by August 30, 2024. Additionally, discussions centered around creating more effective plans to ensure better pricing for farmers and to improve the overall quality of tea in the market.
These measures are expected to address the persistent issues affecting tea pricing and availability, providing a more stable environment for both producers and consumers.
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