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Factory acquires Sh20 million drier for orthodox tea

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Workers sorting tea at Chinga Tea Factory in Nyeri. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Smallholder tea growers are expected to earn more from their orthodox produce after Chinga Tea Factory in Othaya, Nyeri county, acquired an ultra-modern drying machine to boost efficiency.

The Sh20 million machine which is currently being installed can process 600 kilograms of tea per hour and is expected to start operating by the end of this month.

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