Tea Board Defends New Levy Rules as Catalyst for Kenya’s Tea Sector Transformation
By Bruno Aero Family Media, | May 13, 2026 Nairobi, Kenya Tea Board of Kenya has defended the Tea Levy Regulations 2026, describing them as a transformative policy framework designed to strengthen Kenya’s tea industry through improved infrastructure, enhanced accountability, market expansion, and long-term sector sustainability. Tea Board of Kenya CEO Mr. Willy Mutai in a meeting with stakeholders, Speaking during a media sensitization meeting held Wednesday at Tea House in Nairobi, the Board’s Chief Executive Officer, Willy K. Mutai, said the regulations are part of wider reforms aimed at boosting efficiency, increasing farmer earnings, and positioning Kenya competitively in the global tea market. “The tea sector remains one of the country’s most strategic agricultural value chains. It supports millions of livelihoods, contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings, and plays a critical role in rural economic development,” said Mutai. The Board noted that the new l...
