Drought in much of Kenya's farming region has cut its first quarter tea production by 35% to 90 million kilos, warned the Tea Board, and this lower production is expected to continue throughout first-quarter. The east African country is the leading exporter of black tea globally and it is one of the main foreign exchange earners for Kenya's economy. The drought has resulted in 2.7 million people needing food aid and has driven up prices of basic food.
Drought in much of Kenya's farming region has cut its first quarter tea production by 35% to 90 million kilos, warned the Tea Board, and this lower production is expected to continue throughout the year. The east African country is the leading exporter of black tea globally and it is one of the main foreign exchange earners for Kenya's economy. The drought has resulted in 2.7 million people needing food aid and has driven up prices of basic food.