TBK at 100: Karatina University launches Tea Industry curriculum
Karatina has launched new courses in the tea industry even as the country celebrates a century since tea was commercialised in Kenya. The new courses, according to the university management, are aligned with the development of the tea industry in Kenya and the world. Among the courses that will be offered include a Post-Graduate Diploma […]
TBK at 100: CEO Willy Mutai reveals measures govt has put in place to boost tea sector
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has highlighted measures the government has taken to enhance the country’s tea industry. Speaking at Karatina University during the centenary celebrations this week, TBK CEO Willy Mutai announced that the government has invested heavily in the sector to ensure farmers benefit from their input. “The first thing that the […]
TBK at 100: Interesting facts about tea industry in Kenya that you didn’t know
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) is celebrating 100 years of existence this year to mark milestones achieved so far in the tea industry. Established in 1924, TBK is tasked with guiding the development, promotion, and regulation of the tea industry in Kenya. TBK is currently holding a Heritage Week at Karatina University to celebrate the […]
TBK at 100: Heritage week kicks off at Karatina University to celebrate tea industry achievements in Kenya
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has kicked off its centenary celebrations with a Heritage Week at Karatina University. The celebrations are meant to highlight achievements made since 1903 when tea was first planted in Kenya in Limuru, Kiambu County by white settlers for experimental purposes. By 1924 tea cultivation had attained a commercial production […]
TBK’s centenary celebrations kick off with lots of activities lined up for November
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has lined up a list of activities in November as it celebrates 100 years of its existence and tea production in Kenya. According to revelations from TBK, 100 years since tea growing started in Kenya, the industry supports over 600,000 farmers and impacts approximately 6.5 million Kenyans, contributing 2% […]