Enos Njeru re-elected as KTDA Chairman for three-year term

Enos Njeru has been re-elected as the National Chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited for a three-year term.

The decision was made during a board meeting held in Mombasa on Friday, and witnessed by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja as well as Tea Board of Kenya Chairman Jacob Kahiu.

Eric Chepkwony, representing the Bomet Tea Zone, was elected as the Vice-Chairman of the Board in the process.

Mr. Njeru, who represents the Embu Tea Zone, will continue to steer the agency in its strategic initiatives.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Njeru emphasized the board's commitment to implementing the Tea Act, which he believes will provide a robust legal framework for KTDA's operations and safeguard the interests of all stakeholders.

"The focus of the board will be on the implementation of the Tea Act, which will enable us to expand our market reach while promoting a strong tea consumption culture within our country," he said.

Key areas of focus for the board include championing tea consumption culture, improving tea quality, product diversification, establishing a common user facility, and broadening the tea market.

"By expanding our market reach, we will reduce the volumes of unsold teas, thereby improving the financial health of KTDA and its affiliated factories," Mr. Njeru added.