Tea Levy Regulations 2026

2026-05-132026-09-13

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September 2026
11 SeptCitizen Digital
… The CS also announced measures targeting the tea and coffee sectors, including the implementation of the Tea Levy Regulations 2026, which introduced a 0.8 per cent levy on tea exports from May 1. …
Every cow, sheep and goat to get traceable tag under new gov't plan
May 2026
13 MayCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended the tea levies under the Tea Levy Regulations 2026, which introduced a 0.8% levy on tea exports and a 100% levy on tea imports. …
CS Kagwe defends Tea Levy, affirms it will protect farmers

Agriculture & Land

Government requires farmers to tag all livestock with ANITRAC system

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The government will require every farmer to tag their cows, sheep and goats with Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tags to tackle livestock theft, improve disease surveillance and strengthen animal tracking. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said cattle will be fitted with distinctive yellow ANITRAC ear tags, and livestock owners and traders found with animals without the required identification or who deliberately remove tags could face arrest.

11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

Government requires farmers to tag all livestock with ANITRAC system
The government will require every farmer to tag their cows, sheep and goats with Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tags to tackle livestock theft, improve disease surveillance and strengthen animal tracking. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said cattle will be fitted with distinctive yellow ANITRAC ear tags, and livestock owners and traders found with animals without the required identification or who deliberately remove tags could face arrest.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

CS Kagwe defends tea export and import levies
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe defended the Tea Levy Regulations 2026, which impose a 0.8% levy on tea exports and a 100% levy on tea imports, telling Parliament's agricultural committee the measures will fund marketing and modernization while protecting Kenya's tea identity and value in global markets.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →