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MPs probe why some tea farmers earned as low as Sh10 bonus

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Rukuriri tea factory in Embu county. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard]

A parliamentary inquiry committee on tea pricing today started its public hearing to collect views from different stakeholders in Rift Valley.

The committee chaired by Tigania West MP Dr John Mutunga was formed following acrimony from farmers and leaders over this year's disparities in bonus payment.

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