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Gura Mega hydro power project at Othaya in Nyeri. The project was financed by KTDA to generate power to run the tea factories at aim of lowering the cost of production.[Kibata Kihu, Standard]
Tea farmers at smallholder tea factories have given an insight in to why the clamour for reforms and change of leadership is exciting them.
According to the tea farmers, things can only look up for the players in the subsector after the recent changes proposed by the Tea Act, 2020 and government declaration of intent for reforms.
Paul Mwangi “Wa Gitahi” looks more youthful than his age. In his 60s, he comfortably harvests tea in his farm the whole day and delivers to the local leaf collection centre where he chairs the management committee.
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