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🥑GROWING BEYOND TEA:KTDA FOUNDATION CHAMPIONS FARMER PROSPERITY🌿

In its unwavering commitment to enhance economic stability across tea communities under the #FarmerFirstMantra, KTDA Foundation, under the leadership of General ...
FROM TEA TO TREES: KTDA & THE PRESIDENT, WILLIAM RUTO LAUNCH THE MAU FOREST RESTORATION WITH 100,000 SEEDLINGS!🌱

The KTDA Group, through the commitment of the KTDA Foundation's core pillar of Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, and with active participation ...
A UNITED VISION FOR IMPACT-KTDA FOUNDATION ALUMNI MEET & GREET🤝🎓

It was a truly inspiring and high-impact afternoon on Friday, October 24th, at the Nairobi Safari Club, as the KTDA Foundation ...
GO FORWARD WITH CONFIDENCE: BEST WISHES TO OUR 68 KCSE CANDIDATES! 🌟📚

As the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams approach, the entire KTDA Foundation family, extends its warmest best wishes and ...
CELEBRATING MAZINGIRA DAY: 500 TREES ROOTED IN PARTNERSHIP AND PURPOSE 🌳💚

Today, October 10, 2025, on Mazingira Day 🗓️, the KTDA Foundation and Njunu Tea Factory came together for a community tree ...
PLANT A TREE, PROTECT OUR TEA! MAZINGIRA DAY 2025

Mazingira Day is here! 🗓️ The KTDA Foundation is observing Mazingira Day on Friday, October 10, 2025. This day is a ...
CULTIVATING NEW HORIZONS FOR KIRU TEA FARMERS

The KTDA Foundation, in a determined move to enhance economic stability across its communities, held a crucial consultative meeting with the ...
CELEBRATING A MONUMENTAL CLEAN COOKING MILESTONE!

What a privilege it was to be present and represent the KTDA Foundation at the official closure meeting for the GIZ-GCF ...
FUELING CHANGE: KTDA FOUNDATION’S CLIMATE FRIENDLY COOKING PROJECT DELIVERS ON HEALTH, WEALTH AND CLIMATE PROMISE IN KENYA

A tremendous milestone has been reached in Kenya’s energy sector! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the official closure of our ...
KTDA FOUNDATION,AHMAD TEA,KAMBAA TEA FACTORY-KAMBAA SANITATION PROJECT HANDOVER-“BREWING A HELTHIER FUTURE” ☕️💧

In partnership with Ahmad Tea and Kambaa Tea Factory, the KTDA Foundation officially handed over the Kambaa Sanitation Project to Kagaa ...
| 3 DAYS OF INSPIRATION | KTDA FOUNDATION 8TH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME | FULL JOURNEY|

https://youtu.be/qhomYAtj1WI?si=a8i_83Naskg7PxCg Relive the inspiring moments of the 8th Mentorship Programme, held from 18th–20th August 2025 at Kasarani Sports View ...
✨️ THE CLIMAX-THE GALA NIGHT-KTDA FOUNDATION 8TH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME 2025✨️

https://youtu.be/2BogfEP7LWY?si=ZMr9ozXDhM0jpFzS 🌟 A Night of Talent, Energy & Inspiration! 🌟 The Gala Night of the 8th KTDA Foundation National ...
| EVERY DREAM MATTERS | THE 8TH KTDA FOUNDATION MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME 2025 -DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS|

https://youtu.be/QWX9u6ADY_8?si=ZUV-7_dWSGSESTD6 🌱 Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders 🌱 The 8th KTDA Foundation National Tea Mentorship Programme (2025) brought ...
| A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE | MY STORY AS A KTDA FOUNDATION BENEFICIARY|

https://youtu.be/uPVDgertHkw?si=mc6yVuym-z-RAfcR Dive into the inspiring journey of Erick Mugo Muriithi, a young man whose life was completely transformed by ...
FROM FARM TO FUTURE | MY JOURNEY WITH THE KTDA FARMER FIELD SCHOOL| MOGOGOSIEK TEA FACTORY

https://youtu.be/-LMRAShHaYE?si=nripUpkOS7trTqWq Step into the world of a KTDA Farmer Field School beneficiary and witness the incredible transformation of a ...
DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY & SHARED IMPACT| GM SUDI MATARA EXPLAINS

https://youtu.be/jexZP5Plwxg?si=gkVofp7H2C4wy-to In this in-depth conversation, KTDA Foundation’s General Manager, Sudi Biko Matara, shares the Foundation’s inspiring journey from 2010 ...
💧🌍 KAMBAA SANITATION PROJECT: ALMOST READY FOR HANDOVER!

The branding of the new 10,000-litre and two, 5,000-litre water tanks at Kagaa Mixed Secondary School (Day & Boarding) has now ...
🌿 KTDA FOUNDATION HEALTH PILLAR IN ACTION: SANGANYI TEA FACTORY MEDICAL CAMP 2024 🌿

From 29th to 31st October 2024, KTDA Foundation, in partnership with Trinity Energy and the Department of Health Services, Nyamira County, ...
✨️CELEBRATING MSULLI’S SUCCESS AND CHARTING THE FUTURE! 🚀

✨️On September 4th, a highly productive stakeholder meeting took place at the stunning Nokras Embu, bringing together key partners: Zone 6 ...
🥳INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY-OUR TEA☕️ OUR VOICE📢 PROJECT✨️

⭐️We had the privilege of celebrating International Youth Day in Borabu, thanks to the Our Tea Our Voice (OTOV) Project and ...
✨️THUMAITA TEA FACTORY GRADUATION🎓-MSULLI PROGRAMME🎊

✨️On August 26, 2025, We are excited to celebrate the graduating farmers👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 from Thumaita Tea Factory who have successfully completed their ...
🎊KIMUNYE TEA FACTORY GRADUATION🎓-MSULLI PROGRAMME🥳

✨️On August 15, 2015, we proudly celebrated the graduating farmers👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 from Kimunye Tea Factory who successfully completed their training under the ...
🎓✨ CELEBRATING GROWTH, EMPOWERMENT, AND NEW BEGININGS-MSULLI PROGRAMME!

On 7th August 2025, we proudly celebrated the graduating farmers from Mungania Tea Factory who successfully completed their training under the ...
🌟 8TH KTDA FOUNDATION MENTORSHIP & LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME2025: INSPIRING FUTURES, EMPOWERING DREAMS 🌟

From 17th–21st August 2025, the KTDA Foundation hosted its 8th Mentorship & Life Skills Programme at Kasarani Sports View Hotel, Nairobi ...
✨️FROM SCHOLARSHIP TO SUCCESS: KTDA FOUNDATION SCHOLARS🎓 SHINE💎 ON THE GLOBAL🌏 STAGE🥳

At the heart of the KTDA Foundation's mission lies a simple but powerful belief: when you invest in education, you invest ...
KTDA Foundation Shines at Safari Park During ‘Farmer First’ Initiative Launch

Empowering Tea Farmers, Building Sustainable Communities On July 3rd and 4th, 2025, the serene setting of Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, came ...
KTDA Engages Imperial College London to Advance Sustainability and Farmer-Centered Innovation

In a significant step toward building global academic-industry partnerships, the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) led a high-level delegation to Imperial ...
Mr Sudi Matara, General Manager KTDA Foundation is recognized for sharing the Foundation’s sustainability initiatives in the tea business.

Mr Sudi Matara, General Manager KTDA Foundation is recognized for sharing the Foundation's sustainability initiatives in the tea business. This happened at ...
KTDA Group believes that Empowered Women Empower Women

KTDA Group believes that Empowered Women Empower Women. May we be them, may we know them and may we raise them. Happy ...
International Women’s Day 2025! Standing strong for tea farmers, and celebrating the strength within!

Standing strong for tea farmers, and celebrating the strength within!Standing strong for tea farmers, and celebrating the strength within! Women across ...
KTDA Foundation Honoured with Dual DIAR Awards

KTDA Foundation won accolades for Best Corporate Foundation/Best Social Investment and Best Climate Action Catalyst! This was during the 7th Edition of ...
CS Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe today extended congratulations to the newly elected National Chairman KTDA, Mr Geoffrey Chege Kirundi.

CS Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe today extended congratulations to the newly elected National Chairman KTDA, Mr Geoffrey Chege Kirundi. Their discussion at Kilimo ...
KTDA Chairmanship Update; Chege Kirundi confirmed as Chairman

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World Sight Day 2023

In commemoration of World Sight Day 2023, KTDA Foundation collaborated with VisionSpring and Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital to conduct a comprehensive ...
KTDA National Scholarship 2024 Applications –CLOSED!!!!

We're thrilled to announce that applications for the KTDA National Scholarship 2024 is CLOSED! This incredible opportunity aims to support bright, ...
Gitugi Tea Factory Community Library Renovated and Restocked

The Foundation on Saturday 1st April presided over the launch of library facilities worth Kshs 1.4 million at the Gitugi Tea ...
Promoting sustainability in the smallholder tea sector

In the last episode of our 4 part series with Alex Chamwada OGW, MBS, learn how KTDA through KTDA Foundation and partners ...
Diar Awards Win!

The Foundation has been recognized for its life-changing work and leadership in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the communities it ...
The Foundation Awards Groups with Grants

KTDA Foundation on 21st-24th February 2023 handed over a total of KES 5.5 million in grants to 45 farmer groups ...
Building Bridges for Women’s Economic Empowerment – Report

Read the report below: KTDA Case Studies on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion response Mechamism in KTDA ...
Congratulations Class of 2022!

KTDA Congratulates the Class of 2022 on their exemplary performance in their KCSE exams! ...
KTDA National Scholarship 2023 Applications – NOW CLOSED!

  Applications for the KTDA National Tea Scholarship 2023 is NOW CLOSED!! ...
KTDA Foundation Nomination for DIAR Award

Great news! KTDA Foundation has been nominated for the Most Inclusive CRS Initiative in the Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Recognition ...
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The Kenya Tea Development Agency GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) committee stands with women globally to support the fight against ...
International Day for the elimination of Violence Against Women

Today marks Day 1 of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. November 25 is the International Day for the ...
KTDA Foundation – ADAPTA Partnership

The Foundation and ADAPTA, a Nairobi-based climate adaptation Fintech have today signed an agreement to launch the farmers' tea replanting and ...
Diversification Project to farmers in Kangaita Tea Factory

on 21st October 2022, in continuing with the theme of diversification, the Foundation and Kangaita Tea Factory distributed 250 dairy goats ...
Sainsbury’s Fairly Traded Project – Rukuriri

In keeping with the objective of increasing farmers' income through diversification of agricultural activities, the Foundation and Sainsbury's today handed over ...
Sainbury’s Fairly Traded Project – Imenti

The Foundation in partnership with Sainsbury's and Imenti Tea Factory have today handed over heifers to 12 families of farmers with household ...
Improved Cookstoves Media Campaign

In case you missed it. KTDA Foundation is an implementing partner under the GCF/Endev project titled ‘Promotion of Climate-Friendly Cooking in Kenya ...
3-Day Medical Camp at Kaptumo Tea Factory Catchment

KTDA Foundation in partnership with Kaptumo Tea Factory and Ministry of Health Aldai Sub-County held a medical camp from the 29th of ...
Future of Youth in Green Entrepreneurship Symposium

As part of our continued commemoration of the #WorldEnvironmentDay, KTDA Foundation and the University of Kabianga - Kenya hosted a symposium ...
Momul Tree Planting Commemorating World Environment Day 2022

KTDA Foundation in partnership with GIZ, the Rainforest Alliance and Momul Tea Factory led smallholder tea farmers in the area to ...
Last Mile Entrepreneurs Training

KTDA Foundation as an implementing partner under the GCF/Endev project titled ‘Promotion of climate-friendly cooking in Kenya and Senegal’ in collaboration ...
Mau Ranges Tournament – World Environment Day

Asis FC and Mau FC are the winners of this year's KTDA Mau Ranges Tournament (senior and junior categories respectively) whose ...
Castle Community Forest Association Tree Planting Exercise

  We work with community Forest Associations towards mitigating the increasing deforestation and forest degradation in our tea growing landscapes and address ...
World Environment Day Tournament

In commemoration of World Environment Day, KTDA Foundation in partnership with Mau football club, Olenguruone Tea Factory and Rainforest Alliance will ...
Congratulations Class of 2021/22

At KTDA we are in the business of transforming the lives of our communities. We support our youth to achieve their ...
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Workshop

KTDA in partnership with UN Women hosted a workshop on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)which took place from 30th March to ...
KTDA National Tea Scholarship 2022 Applications – Closed!!!!

  Applications for the KTDA National Tea Scholarship 2022 is CLOSED!! Interested applicants can apply and submit their applications to their ...
Capacity building training workshop in Kericho

KTDA Foundation in collaboration with Rainforest Alliance conducted a Capacity building training workshop on Climate Change & Renewable Energy for KTDA ...
Robotics and Coding Project Progress at Ambusket Sec Sch

As part of Monitoring and Evaluation, KTDA Foundation made a site visit to Ambusket Secondary School in Olenguruone Tea Factory Catchment in ...
Chinga Tea Factory ELF Graduation

Farmers in Chinga Tea Factory who were beneficiaries of the Enhancing Livelihoods Fund (ELF) project hosted a team from the Ethical Tea ...
Kathangariri Tea Factory 3-Day Medical Camp

KTDA Foundation in collaboration with the County Department of Health for Embu held a 3-day medical camp from the 9th to 11th ...
Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women's Day #IWD2022 #breakthebias2022 Gender Equa;ity today for a Sustainable tomorrow.     [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="85" ...
KTDA National Tea Scholarship Alumni Graduate

In line with the SDG 4 which is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, ...
Wangari Maathai Day Tree Planting

In celebration of Wangari Maathai Day, KTDA Foundation in partnership with GIZ supported the planting of 1220 tree seedlings at Chemor area ...
HEE Graduation at Nyansiongo Tea Factory

KTDA Holdings board member for zone 7, Thaddeus Mose Magenya and Head of KTDA Foundation Sudi Matara during graduation ceremony for Nyansiongo ...
Robotics and Coding Project Progress at St John’s Kathande Sec Sch

As part of Monitoring and Evaluation, KTDA Foundation made a site visit to St.John's Secondary School, Kathande in Mungania Tea Factory ...
HEE Graduation at Weru Tea Factory

A total of 118 farmers graduated from a 6-month training program under the Holistic Economic Empowerment Programme at Weru Tea Factory on ...
Kitchen Garden Training in Kericho

In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture for Kericho County, the Foundation through the TEAFAM project has launched kitchen gardening training to ...
Mungania Tea Factory HEE Graduation

KTDA Foundation in partnership with Mungania Tea Factory on 3rd February 2022 hosted a field day to help disseminate information on agricultural ...
HEE Graduation at Ogembo Tea Factory

KTDA Economic Empowerment Graduation ceremony at Ogembo Tea Factory on 27th January 2022 in pictures; (R) Lucy Moses demonstrates how an incubator ...
Tombe Medical Camp

KTDA Foundation in collaboration with the County Department of health, Nyamira are currently running a 3 day medical camp, that started on ...
TEAFAM Project in Kericho

The prevalence rate of stunting, height for age percentage of children under 5 yrs in Kericho is 28.7 % against 26% ...
Tegat Tea Factory HEE Farmers Graduation

KTDA Foundation, KTDA Management Services and Tegat Tea Factory today held a graduation ceremony for 268 farmers who had completed training in ...
Community Health Volunteers Training at Tombe Tea Factory

With the health component being one of our key pillars, the well-being and health of the small-scale tea farmers is important....
Toror Tea Factory HEE Graduation

KTDA Foundation, KTDA Management Services and Toror Tea Factory on Friday 10th December 2021, held a graduation ceremony for 330 farmers ...
Addressing Economic Empowerment of Kenyan Smallholder Tea Farming Families

Diversification of livelihoods while promoting environmental sustainability is one of the most effective strategies for coping with economic, social and environmental shocks ...
Achievements of the Gender Empowerment Program

The cultural and societal norms that perpetuate gender inequality are deeply rooted around the world. Our work with the Gender Empowerment Platform ...
Community Health Volunteer Training at Iriaini Tea Factory

With the health component being one of our key pillars, the well-being and health of the small-scale tea farmers is important. One ...
Kangaita Medical Camp

KTDA Foundation in partnership with Ketepa Ltd, Kangaita Tea Factory and the County Government of Kirinyaga held a free health camp ...
KTDA Foundation Commitment to UNF

KTDA Foundation commits to reach over 300,000 smallholder tea farmers and workers directly by June 2023 including 150,000 women with services and ...
World Teachers Day

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Computer donations to schools

Benne Tea in partnership with the Tea Board of Kenya through the KTDA Foundation has donated twenty-five computers to five schools in ...
International Youth Day

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Robotics and Coding:- Enhancing Digital Literacy For Long-Life Learning In Tea Communities Programme

KTDA Foundation in partnership with Playpoint East Africa, kicked off the Robotics and Coding:- Enhancing Digital Literacy For Long-Life Learning In Tea ...
Nduti Tea Factory 3-Day Medical Camp

KTDA Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Murang’a County and Nduti Tea Factory, is conducting a free 3-day medical camp ...
Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) Training in Kericho County

KTDA Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Kericho County is conducting a training exercise for 75 Community Health ...
KTDA NATIONAL TEA SCHOLARSHIP ALUMNI GRADUATES

The KTDA Foundation and KTDA Fraternity would like to congratulate Dickson Mwangi Kamau who graduated with a BSc. Actuarial Science and Statistics ...
Tree Planting at Nyangweta Forest

As part of reaffirming our commitment to the recovery and conservation of ecosystems that are intact across tea-growing landscapes and beyond, the ...
Commemorating World Environment 2021

As the world commemorates World Environment Day 2021 and the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, we reaffirm our commitment ...
World Menstrual Day 2021

As we join the world in commemorating World Menstrual Day, we'd like to highlight the Dignity Kit Programme in partnership with Ethical ...
World Bee Day 2021

KTDA Foundation supports Small-holder Tea Farmers to set up an Apiculture Project for Biodiversity Conservation & Livelihood Enhancement KTDA Foundation in partnership ...
Congratulatory Visit

Representatives of KCSE candidates 2020, from the KTDA National Tea Scholarship Programme alongside KTDA Foundation management and staff during a congratulatory event ...
Congratulations KCSE Class of 2020

Congratulations to all our 2020 KCSE candidates on your exemplary performance. ...
Kiamokama Tea Factory 3-Day Medical Camp

KTDA Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health for Kisii County Government and Kiamokama Tea Factory will be carrying out a ...
KTDA NATIONAL TEA SCHOLARSHIP 2021 APPLICATIONS – CLOSED!!

Applications for the KTDA National Tea Scholarship 2021 is now CLOSED.   #FanikishaMaishanaKTDA ...
Mairi Dispensary Handover

In a colourful ceremony today, KTDA Foundation and Ethical Tea Partnership handed over Mairi Health Facility in Murang'a County after renovating ...
Happy International Women’s Day

The opportunities for women economic empowerment are limited and there are very few alternative sources of income. The lack of financing and ...