Kenya has set aside Sh 1.1billion to scrap many taxes that have been levied on the tea sector as a measure to improve production of the crop.
This was revealed by the deputy president William Ruto who added that the funds would e approved and allocated in the coming financial year.
“We have put in place the necessary steps aimed at relieving tea farmers the burden of paying taxes as one way of promoting the production of the crop,” Mr. Ruto said.