KTDA factories diversify to orthodox tea to grow cash

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A factory worker keeps an eye as freshly rolled tea leaves are delivered for fermentation at the orthodox tea processing plant. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya Tea Development Agency-managed factories have embarked on processing orthodox tea to diversify products so as to ensure farmers earn more money.

Thumaita in Kirinyaga County is one of the latest tea factories to join in this venture, which is widely backed by farmers and directors.

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