Small-scale tea farmers supplying green leaves to a private factory in Bomet have been granted bonuses and other benefits. The agreement by the factory to pay bonuses followed the county's threat of closure and other legal consequences if farmers were not paid. Sources told the Star, however, the factory will pay Sh1.50 for the cumulative kilos of tea supplied by farmers. In the letter, Towett said the factory did not say when it will pay the farmers but said they will engage them over the matter. He said a new policy will be put in place by the county government to ensure private tea factories make rational payments.

Source: The Star April 07, 2020 18:56 UTC