Below is a comprehensive list of all licensed tea manufacturers in Kenya, as regulated by the Tea Board of Kenya. The Tea Board is responsible for developing, promoting, and regulating the tea industry in the country. Tea manufacturers, commonly referred to as factories, process green tea leaves into consumable tea products, handle packaging, labeling, and distribution, and ensure that all operations meet quality and safety standards. They are classified into four main categories: KTDA-managed factories, large-scale manufacturers, medium-scale manufacturers, and specialty tea manufacturers.
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A) KTDA-Managed Factories
These factories are managed by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) and primarily deal with smallholder tea farming communities.
- Chinga Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kagicha Othaya South
- Boito Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Boito, Konoin
- Chebut Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kapsabet
- Chelal Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Roret, Litein
- Eberege Tea Factory Co. Ltd – South Mugirango
- Gacharage Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Mununga, Thika
- Gachege Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Gatundu North, Thika
- Gathuthi Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Nyeri
- Gatunguru Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kagema, Kiriti
- Gianchore Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Keera, Nyamira
- Githambo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kahuro
- Githongo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Meru Central
- Gitugi Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Othaya, Mahiga
- Igembe Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Maua, Meru North
- Ikumbi Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Ikumbi, Thika
- Imenti Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Nkubu, Marimba, Meru
- Iriaini Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Othaya, Iriaini North
- Itumbe Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Gionsaria, Nyamache
- Kagwe Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Githunguri
- Kambaa Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Githunguri, Thika
- Kangaita Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kigumo, Kerugoya
- Kanyenyaini Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kangema
- Kapkatet Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Litein
- Kapkoros Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Sibaiyan, Litein
- Kapsara Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kitale
- Kapset Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kericho
- Kaptumo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kapsabet
- Kathangariri Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Embu
- Kebirigo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kebirigo
- Kenyakea Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kebirigo
- Kiamokama Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Gesusu, Keroka
- Kiegoi Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Maua, Meru North
- Kimunye Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kerugoya
- Kinoro Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Imenti South
- Kionyo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Nkubu
- Kiru Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kiria-ini
- Kobel Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kericho
- Kuri/Ndarugu Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Gatundu, Thika
- Litein Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kisiara, Roret, Litein
- Makomboki Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Thika
- Mataara Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Chania, Thika
- Matunwa Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Nyansiogo
- Michimikuru Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Nyambane Hills, Tigania
- Mogogosiek Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Boito, Konoin
- Momul Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Chemamul, Kericho
- Motigo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Litein
- Mudete Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Mbale, Maragoli
- Mungania Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kagaari North, Embu
- Mununga Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kagumo, Kerugoya
- Ndima Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Karatina
- Nduti Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kangari
- Ngere Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kariara, Thika
- Njunu Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Thika
- Nyamache Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Gionsaria, Nyamache
- Nyankoba Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Keroka
- Nyansiongo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kisii
- Ogembo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Tendere, Gucha
- Olunguruone Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Molo
- Ragati Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kagochi, Karatina
- Rianyamwamu Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Keroka
- Rorok Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Konoin, Kericho
- Rukuriri Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Runyenjes
- Sanganyi Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kebirigo
- Sombogo Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kisii
- Tebesonik Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Litein
- Tegat Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Waldai, Kericho
- Theta Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Gatundu, Thika
- Thumaita Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kianyaga
- Tirgaga Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Litein
- Tombe Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Central Kitutu, Kisii
- Toror Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Kericho
- Weru Tea Factory Co. Ltd – Muthambi, Chuka
B) Large-Scale Tea Manufacturers
Ekaterra Tea Kenya PLC:
- Chagaik Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Jamji Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Kericho Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Kimari Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Kimugu Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Koruma Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Mabroukie Tea Factory (Kiambu)
- Tagabi Tea Factory (Kericho)
Finlays Kenya Ltd:
- Changana Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Chomogonday Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Kitumbe Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Koros Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Kymulot Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Saosa Tea Factory (Kericho)
Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd:
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- Kapchorua Tea Co. Ltd (Nandi)
- Changoi Tea Factory (Bomet)
- Kaimosi Tea Estates Ltd (Nandi)
- Tinderet Tea Estate (Nandi)
Eastern Produce Kenya Ltd:
- Chemomi Tea Factory (Nandi)
- Kapsumbeiwa Tea Factory (Nandi)
- Kepchomo Tea Factory (Nandi)
- Kibwari Tea Factory (Nandi)
- Kipkoimet Tea Factory (Nandi)
- Savani Tea Factory (Nandi)
- Siret Tea Factory (Nandi)
C) Medium-Scale Tea Manufacturers
- Aldai Tea Factory Limited (Nairobi)
- Chebango EPZ Tea Co. Ltd (Bomet)
- Chemalal Tea Factory Ltd (Nairobi)
- Chemusian Tea Estates Ltd (Nakuru)
- Emom Tea Estate – Belion Tea Factory Ltd (Nairobi)
- Emrok Tea Factory (EPZ) Ltd (Nandi)
- Ernestea Limited (Nairobi)
- Greenfields Tea Factory (Kitale)
- Kabianga Tea Factory Ltd (Kericho)
- Kapchebet Tea Factory Ltd (Kericho)
- Kapkaitin Tea Outgrowers Emp. Project Co. Ltd (Nandi)
- Kapsiwon Tea Factory Limited (Nandi Hills)
- Karirana Estates Ltd (Kiambu)
- Kilibwoni Tea Factory Ltd (Nandi)
- Kimong Tea Factory Limited (Eldoret)
- Korara Highlands Tea Factory (Nairobi)
- Kuresoi Tea Factory Ltd (Kericho)
- Lasit Tea Factory Ltd (Nakuru)
- Lelgotet Tea Factory (Nandi)
- Maramba Tea Factory Ltd (Kiambu)
- Mau Multipurpose Coop Society Ltd (Kericho)
- Mogeni Tea Factory Ltd (Nyamira)
- Mogusii Tea Company Ltd (Nyamira)
- Nandi Tea Estates Ltd (Nandi)
- Ndarawetta Tea Factory Ltd (Bomet)
- Ngorongo Tea Factory (Kiambu)
- Sangalo Tea Factory Limited (Kericho)
- Sisibo Tea Factory Ltd (Elgeyo Marakwet)
- SOT Tea Growers SACCO (STEGRO) (Bomet)
- Sotit Tea Factory Ltd (Bomet)
- Taiwet Tea Factory Ltd (Kericho)
- Tet Tea Factory Ltd (Bomet)
Kaisugu Factories:
- Kiptagich Tea Estates Ltd (Nakuru)
- Kaisugu Ltd (Kericho)
- Tachasis Tea Factory (Kiptagich Satellite) (Nakuru)
Kipkebe Tea Factories:
- Kipkebe Tea Factory (Nyamira)
- Keritor Tea Factory (Nyamira)
Sotik Tea Factories:
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- Sotik Highlands Tea Estate Limited – Mettarora (Bomet)
- Sotik Tea Company LTD – Arroket T.F (Nyamira)
D.L Factories:
- DL Koisagat Tea Estate (Nandi)
- DL Kaptel T.F (Nandi)
Nyayo Tea Zones:
- Kipchabo Tea Factory (Nandi)
- Gatitu Tea Factory (Nyayo) (Kirinyaga)
D) Specialty Tea Manufacturers
Specialty teas include premium whole-leaf, semi-aerated, or non-aerated teas such as green, purple, white, oolong, and orthodox teas, excluding traditional black CTC teas.
- Borabu Tea Factory (Nyamira)
- Bureti Tea Company Limited (Bureti)
- Camellia Kenya Limited (Nandi)
- Central Highlands Tea Company Ltd (Murang’a)
- Chai Imara Purple Tea (Nandi)
- Chepkumia Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Nandi)
- Chesumot Ltd (Kericho)
- Chinga Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Kagicha Othaya South)
- CLEAR RESOURCS LTD (Nairobi)
- Elgon Tea And Coffee Limited (Trans Nzoia)
- Equatorial Greenfarm Produce Limited (Kerugoya)
- Evergreen Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Gatanga Industries Ltd (Murang’a)
- Gicheha Farms Ltd (Ruiru)
- Gitugi Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Othaya, Mahiga)
- Global Agro Limited (Kakamega)
- Horera Forest Edge Tea Co. Ltd. (Nyeri)
- Imenti Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Meru)
- Itibo Ltd (Bomet)
- Itumbe Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Nyamache)
- Kagwe Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Githunguri)
- Kangaita Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Kerugoya)
- Kapkwen Green Tea Factory Ltd (Kericho)
- Kapsiwon Tea Factory Limited (Nandi Hills)
- Karirana Estates Ltd (Kiambu)
- Kericho Tea East Africa Ltd (Kericho)
- Kimunye Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Kerugoya)
- Kipsigis Highlands Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd (Kericho)
- Kiru Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Kiria-ini)
- Kisyet Tea Ltd (Bomet)
- Lilim Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Mara Tea Factory (Trans Mara)
- Matunwa Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Nyansiogo)
- Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Ltd (Nandi)
- Michimikuru Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Nyambane Hills, Tigania)
- Ndarawetta Tea Factory Ltd. (Bomet)
- Njeru Industries Ltd (Meru)
- PrimeLeaf Estates Limited (Nairobi)
- Simbelyon Tea Factory (Kericho)
- Thumaita Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Kianyaga)
- Tower Bridge Tea Co. Ltd (Kericho)
Tea Board of Kenya Contacts
- Phone: 020 2536886, +254 734 600 944, +254 722 200 556
- Email: [email protected]
This comprehensive listing reflects the breadth and diversity of Kenya’s tea manufacturing sector, from smallholder-led KTDA factories to large-scale estates and specialty tea producers. Each contributes to Kenya’s reputation as one of the world’s leading tea producers.
