Multinationals challenge parts of the new tea law

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Nation | by Sam Kiplagat


Fifteen large-scale tea growers have challenged sections of the recently enacted tea law, saying it’s discriminatory and will cause them losses.

In a petition filed under a certificate of urgency, the multi-nationals under the Kenya Tea Growers Association, argue that Sections 36, 48, and 53 of the law, were enacted in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution.

The tea estates including James Finlay, Kapchorua Tea Plc Ltd, Kipkebe Ltd, Nandi Tea Estates, Williamson Tea Plc and Sotik Highlands Tea Estates Ltd, said the…

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