This archive report was first published on 3 August 2020.
Kenya's tea industry has experienced a significant boost in the first half of 2020, with tea export earnings reaching KSh 68.9 Billion, a 22% increase from the same period in 2019.
According to data from the Kenya Bureau of Statistics, the volume of tea exports from January to June 2020 hit 300.5 Million kilograms, a 41% increase from the 235.5 Million kilograms exported during the same period in 2019.
Kenya's tea industry is a significant contributor to the country's foreign income, and the recent surge in tea export earnings is a welcome development for the economy.
As the world's leading producer and exporter of black tea, Kenya's tea industry continues to play a vital role in the country's economic growth.
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