Global price of tea set to rise after Mombasa slaps Sh32 levy per pack

East Africa Tea Traders Association (Eatta) managing director Edward Mudibo. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Tea exports are set to become more expensive in the global market following the reintroduction of cess by Mombasa County in a new blow to the regulator’s effort in addressing the costly nature of the Kenyan produce abroad.

The county has sent a circular to tea stakeholders informing them of a Sh32 levy on every package of tea that transits through Mombasa.

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