Kenya, Liptons Teas and Infusions, and Brown Investments have reached an agreement that will increase crop earnings for tea producers.
Under the new concept, the two companies will present Kenyan tea as an upscale item on a worldwide scale.
These entities will collaborate with local communities to strengthen the sector’s capability.
It will entail the establishment of a Community Endowment Trust Fund, with an initial Ksh.1 billion investment in community projects.
Liptons is already establishing the Lipton’s Tea Academy, which will educate farmers on global best practices for maximizing crop value.
In addition, the two companies will establish a cutting-edge tea fertilizer plant.
President William Ruto stated that Kenyan tea will continue to draw international attention due to its high quality.
On Tuesday, he spoke at State House in Nairobi, Sri Lanka High Commissioner Veluppillai Kananathan and other leaders attended the conference.