PS Ronoh: Govt to operationalise digital tea payments by December
The government will fully operationalise the Digital Green Leaf Payment System by December 2026 as part of efforts to improve transparency, accountability and timely payments to tea farmers, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Agriculture, Dr Kiprono Ronoh Paul, has said. Rono said the system will help address concerns surrounding payments to farmers […]
The government plans to fully implement the Digital Green Leaf Payment System by December 2026 to enhance transparency, accountability, and prompt payments to tea farmers, according to Dr Kiprono Ronoh Paul, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Agriculture. This initiative aims to tackle payment-related issues and bolster accountability throughout the tea value chain.
During a meeting with tea farmers at Toror on August 22, 2026, the PS directed the Tea Board of Kenya and other pertinent entities to swiftly address issues concerning the accuracy of weighing scales utilized for measuring green leaf deliveries. This directive stems from concerns raised by tea farmers regarding the precision and dependability of weighing equipment, which directly affects the recorded quantity of produce and consequently impacts farmers' earnings.
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