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: 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% […]
Tea Board of Kenya: Major historical events that led to the birth of Kenya’s tea regulatory body
As the Tea Board of Kenya celebrates a century of existence, it is intriguing to understand its fascinating journey. Let’s pick it from Kericho, the cradle of tea growing in Kenya. Located in the highlands west of the Kenyan Rift Valley at the edge of the Mau Forest, Kericho benefits from a warm and temperate […]
Agriculture CS Karanja applauds Tea Board of Kenya as it marks its centenary anniversary
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has lauded the achievements that have been made in the tea sector. The CS made the remarks during the Tea Board of Kenya’s centenary anniversary, which was held at Kilimo House on Thursday, October 24, 2024. While acknowledging the achievements recorded over the years in the sector, Karanja said the […]