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Storm brewing over governor’s deal to export tea directly to Iran

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and Iran Ambassador to Kenya Jafar Barmaki. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard] 

An initiative by Bomet Governor Hilary Barchok to export local tea to the Islamic State of Iran has generated heated debate among local leaders and players in the sector.

The industry players and farmers in the region have raised questions on the legality of the deal spearheaded by the county government and...