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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