Windfall for tea farmers as KTDA releases Sh5.5b

"This money is not borrowed. It is proceeds from the sale of tea," said the CS accompanied KTDA managers during the press conference, including Chief Executive Officer Wilson Muthaura.

The CS was referring to an ongoing probe at the ministry where the agency is being investigated for taking an Sh18.2 billion loan to pay farmers an early bonus in 2021 just before the August 9, 2022, General Election.