By The
Mountain Journal
Resistance
has emerged at Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) with the former board led by
ousted Peter Kanyango vowing to remain in office.
The group of
the ousted team vowed not to allow the new board members led by David Ichoho
from Kiambu to take over the mantle at the troubled tea agency.
In a communication,
the move to send the six officials at the agency led by Lerionka Tiampati on a
three months compulsory leave to pave way for forensic investigations into
their operations.
In a defiant notice by the agency, indicated
that a group purported to distribute themselves positions at the agency. We wish
to notify the shareholders and general public that no meeting was convened at
the agency.
“The board
has not been reconstituted and remains in office intact,” read the notice.
The newly
elected chairman at the board said the journey to transform the sector started
long ago and they will not relent since they have the farmers’ backing.
“The farmers
participated in the election following their support to end the manipulation at
the agency that will be investigated and action taken on the culprits,” said
Ichoho.
Others sent
packing are Dr Kennedy Omanga the company secretary, Alfred Njagi (Managing
Director), Benson Ngari( Finance and Strategy) and David Mbugua (ICT).
“ There is
no going back the six should not be
allowed near the KTDA office, they are on a three months compulsory leave,” said
Ichoho.
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