Chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), Chege Kirundi. IMAGE/ARCHIVE. From OUR REPORTER. Chege Kirundi has been officially recognized as the chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) following the High Court’s decision to lift the temporary orders that had blocked his election. These orders were put in place on January 23, 2025, after a complaint by KTDA board member Enos Njeru, who questioned the election process that resulted in Kirundi’s selection. However, the High Court ruled in favor of KTDA, rejecting Njeru’s allegations as baseless. The recent court ruling allowed Kirundi to reclaim his role as chairman of the KTDA Holdings Board. Additionally, the court upheld the request to lift the conservatory orders, thereby ratifying the board’s initial decision and confirming Kirundi’s position. In light of the court’s ruling, KTDA reassured stakeholders that its activities would proceed uninterrupted, focusing on improving efficiency, providing value, and assisting tea farmers throughout Kenya. Kirundi’s reinstatement as chairman is viewed as a move towards stabilizing leadership at KTDA, enabling the board to enhance governance, operational efficiency, and foster sustainable growth in Kenya’s tea industry. KTDA is dedicated to maintaining transparency and accountability while prioritizing the interests of farmers and stakeholders. KTDA’s Group CEO, Wilson Muthaura, voiced his strong support for Kirundi, highlighting the need for ongoing cooperation to advance reforms in the tea sector, which have already resulted in better yields for farmers.
