Tea farmers will earn more from their crops following a pact between Kenya and Liptons Teas and Infusions and Brown Investments.
Under the new plan, the two firms will position Kenya’s Tea as a premium product on the global stage.
The collaboration will allow these entities to partner with the local communities to enhance the sector’s capacity.
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It will include the setting up a Community Endowment Trust Fund with an initial investment of Ksh1 billion ($7.6 million) in community projects.
Liptons is already setting up Lipton’s Tea Academy, which will train farmers on global best practices to achieve maximum value from their crops.
The two entities will also set up a state-of-the-art tea-specific fertiliser plant.
President William Ruto said Kenyan tea will continue attracting world attention due to its quality.
He spoke on Tuesday at State House in Nairobi.
Among other leaders in the meeting were Sri Lanka High Commissioner Veluppillai Kananathan.
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