The most important resource at KTDA is its human resource that cascades to the bottom of the tea production pyramid. Productivity of tea farming is impacted by the health of farmers. It is estimated that 50% of tea farmers are above the age of 60 years. Unfortunately, this is the cohort that is most vulnerable to non-communicable diseases (NCD) and other health issues related to the elderly. Access to health and medical services is still the greatest challenge to health care delivery in Kenya with a limited percentage of the population having access to modern health facilities.
The KTDA Foundation through its health pillar has contributed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing access to primary healthcare (SDG 3) and access to clean water (SDG 6) through adaption of innovative health interventions like medical camps, prevention programmes such as health seeking behaviour through behaviour change communication to address the problem of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD)s.
To cater for challenges on nutrition that our farmers face, KTDA Foundation recently launched a programme dubbed Improving Diets among Small Holder Tea Farmers in Kenya (TEAFAM) in partnership with Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) funded by the Dutch Government.
The foundation has also partnered with partners such as Taylors of Harrogate,Ringtons and East African Tea Trading Association (EATTA) to provide access to clean drinking water and improving hygiene in schools. Through this partnership over 133 tanks have been provided to needy schools in the tea catchment areas in support of Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) programs. This includes a water harvesting facility for each of the schools provided with the tanks.
Gitugi Eye Clinic
Sanganyi medical camp
Kapsara Tea Factory Water Tank Donation – Milima Secodary School
Imenti Tea Factory Medical Camp
Kangaita Tea Factory Medical Camp – Kariko Dispensary
Olengurone Tea Factory Medical Camp
Rukuriri Tea Factory Medical Camp
KTDA Water tank Flag off
VOICES OF IMPACT: FINAL DAY OF THE MEDICAL CAMP FT DIRECTOR CATHERINE MANKURA
The final day of the KTDA Foundation Free Medical Camp at Wandumbi Dispensary brought powerful stories, heartfelt gratitude and a deep reminder of why farmer health truly matters. In this video, Director Catherine Mankura shares reflections from the ground, alongside real impact stories from farmers who received essential medical services throughout the three-day initiative. From […]
350+ FARMERS SERVED | A RECORD-BREAKING DAY AT THE KTDA FOUNDATION MEDICAL CAMP DAY 2
Day 2 of the KTDA Foundation Free Medical Camp at Wandumbi Dispensary, Gathuthi Tea Catchment Area, has surpassed all expectations with an incredible turnout of over 350 farmers—a significant rise from Day 1 and a powerful indication of the growing need for accessible healthcare in our tea farming communities. Farmers received a wide range of […]
HEALTHY FARMERS,SUSTAINABLE COMMUNUTIES-144 PATIENTS SERVED ON DAY 1-IMPACT STORIES
Day 1 of the KTDA Foundation Free Medical Camp at Wandumbi Dispensary, Gathuthi Tea Catchment Area, made a remarkable impact—144 farmers received essential medical care, including eye screening, cancer screening, RBS tests, TB and lung checks, physiotherapy, mental health assessments, HIV testing, and general triaging. Among them were 96 women and 48 men, with a […]
STRONGER TOGETHER: DAY 3 OF THE KTDA FOUNDATION MMEDICAL CAMP ENDS WITH OVER 1,100 FARMERS REACHED
Day 3 of the KTDA Foundation Free Medical Camp at Wandumbi Dispensary closed on an exceptionally strong note, achieving a record turnout of 576 farmers in a single day and bringing the total number of farmers served over the three-day camp to more than 1,100. This extraordinary milestone reflects the deep trust farmers have in […]
HEALING IN THE HIGHLANDS: DAY 2 OF THE KTDA FOUNDATION MEDICAL CAMP TRANSFORMS LIVES IN GATHUTHI
Day 2 of the KTDA Foundation Free Medical Camp at Wandumbi Dispensary in the Gathuthi Tea Factory catchment area has exceeded all expectations, delivering life-changing healthcare to more than 350 farmers in a single day. This surge in attendance—significantly higher than on Day 1—underscores the deep and growing demand for accessible, community-based medical services within […]
IMPACTING 144 LIVES,STRENGTHENING AN ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN-DAY 1 OF THE MEDICAL CAMP
Day 1 of the KTDA Foundation Free Medical Camp at Wandumbi Dispensary in the Gathuthi Tea Catchment Area marked a powerful and impactful start to this three-day intervention. The camp, made possible through the collaboration between KTDA Foundation, Gathuthi Tea Factory, the Ministry of Health – Nyeri County, Lions Eye Hospital & Vision Spring, Majani […]
FARMER FIRST IN ACTION: KTDA FOUNDATION LEADS FREE MEDICAL CAMP FOR GATHUTHI TEA CATCHMENT AREA
At KTDA Foundation, we believe that our greatest resource is our people — the hardworking smallholder tea farmers whose commitment keeps Kenya’s tea industry thriving. Guided by the Farmer First Mantra, our efforts remain centered on safeguarding the wellbeing of farmers who form the backbone of the tea value chain. With more than half of […]
🥑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 Manager Mr. Sudi Matara, held a pivotal consultative meeting with the Board and Management of Gacharage Tea Factory on 5th November 2025. Together with our valued partners — TechnoServe and SokoFresh — we officially […]
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 Mixed Secondary School on September 18, 2025. The initiative, aptly themed “Brewing a Healthier Future,” was celebrated in a ceremony led by KTDA Foundation General Manager Sudi Matara and Vincent Mwingirwa, who is the […]