Kenya is predominantly an agricultural-based economy, with the tea sector generating about 26% of the total export earnings and about 4% gross domestic product (GDP). In recent years, however, the country has witnessed unstable trends in tea production associated with climate-driven stresses. This means that local smallholder tea farmers and their communities are on the front lines of climate change risks due to their dependency on stable temperatures and consistent rainfall patterns. These communities do not have the resources to combat climate change effects on their own and further degradation of natural resources and ecosystems will increase poverty, hunger and economic inequality.
Currently, small-scale farmers account for 60% for all the tea produced in Kenya majority of these small-scale farmers are under the Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd (KTDA). Therefore KTDA through the KTDA Foundation is focused on promoting climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience-building among smallholder tea farmers for sustainable tea production through sustainable programs. We have a firm belief in collaboration, we have been able to accelerate the incredible work the Kenyan government and other stakeholders in the tea sector towards climate change mitigation through tree growing with tea farmers and their communities; the Foundation also heavily invests in the promotion of and access to clean and renewable energy for both farmers and KTDA Managed Factories.
MSULLI Program
Michimikuru, Mununga Tea Factories- Sustainable non-tea diversification ventures
Nyansiongo, Nyamache, Gitugi Tea Factories- Hass Avocado seedlings distribution (With Diamond Trust Bank)
Tirgaga tree planting exercise in region 5
Theta Tea Factory – Tree planting and water tank donation
Nyankoba Tea Factory – Tree planting and water tank donation
Mungania Tea Factory – Tree planting and water tank donation donation
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 from its Region 5 factories, was honored to join the national launch of the landmark Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihoods Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP) earlier this week. Demonstrating a tangible investment in Kenya’s […]
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 planting exercise that is a living testament to our core pillar: Environmental Conservation and Sustainability. In a dedicated effort to protect our critical tea-growing ecosystem in Murang’a County, we successfully planted 500 tree seedlings […]
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 powerful call to action, reminding us of our shared responsibility to protect and conserve our environment. The central focus of our observance is a community-wide tree planting exercise 🌳. This isn’t just a simple […]
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 Climate Friendly Cooking in Kenya project on September 18th, 2025. This event marked the successful completion of a collaboration that leveraged international climate finance to drive grassroots change. As the dedicated implementing partner, the […]
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 Climate Friendly Cooking in Kenya project. This impactful initiative, a successful partnership between GIZ-GCF 🤝 and our implementing partner, the KTDA Foundation, successfully promoted the adoption of improved cooking stoves across the East of […]
✨️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 managers, the KTDA Foundation, and Rainforest Alliance. The primary focus was celebrating the incredible achievements of the MSULLI program. We dove deep into the data and success stories, highlighting the tangible positive impact on […]
✨️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 training under the Mt. Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods (MSULLI) Programme.These dedicated farmers are now equipped with invaluable knowledge and skills in regenerative agriculture🥬🌿🍃🌱, climate-smart farming, agribusiness, and financial management💸. These tools will help […]
🎊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 Mt. Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods (MSULLI) Programme.These dedicated farmers are now equipped with invaluable knowledge and skills in regenerative agriculture🌿, climate-smart farming🌱, agribusiness🥬, and financial management. These tools will help them boost productivity, […]
🎓✨ 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 Mt. Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods (MSULLI) Programme. 🌱🍃 Over the course of their training, these farmers gained practical knowledge and hands-on skills in regenerative agriculture, climate-smart farming practices, agribusiness, and financial management — […]