The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) estimated the value of the destroyed equipment at $1.2 million, including nine machines from Ekaterra, maker of popular tea brand Lipton. These events highlight the growing tension between agribusiness companies and workers, who are trying to cut costs through automation.
In response to the ongoing conflict, a local government task force has proposed a new 60:40 ratio for mechanized and handpicked tea in Kericho City, Kenya’s largest tea growing region.
In the public consultations, the opinion was expressed that the vast majority are against the use of machinery because workers are afraid of losing more jobs.
Source: Ferra
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