Tea farmers wary of former KTDA directors’ impunity
A farmer plucking tea. Tea farmers want President William Ruto’s administration not to entertain the former directors, who were accused of abetting corruption and exploiting growers.
Tea farmers want President William Ruto’s administration not to entertain the former directors, who were accused of abetting corruption and exploiting growers.
The farmers said they were concerned that following the invasion, no action was taken against the intruders despite the police being aware of the illegal activity.
Kenya Union of Small-Scale Tea Owners secretary-general Douglas Nkanata said after the reports were made, they expected the police to move into action and arrest the intruders.
The attempted takeover by ousted directors of the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) in Nairobi early this week citing a court order brought to the fore simmering opposition to sector reforms initiated by President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.
The directors staged a well-coordinated “attempted takeover” of offices across the country, led by former chairman Peter Kanyago at the headquarters in Nairobi.
