Why Kenya must match tea sector reforms with financial innovation

Women picking tea leaves at a tea plantation in Limuru, Kiambu County on June 5, 2023.

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The Kenyan tea sector is a vital component of the economy, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings, agricultural gross domestic product (GDP), and employment. It is a major source of livelihood for millions and a key driver of rural development.

According to the Tea Board of Kenya, the cash crop is a leading foreign exchange earner contributing about 23 percent of our total foreign exchange earnings and two percent of our agricultural GDP.

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