Chinga Tea Factory

19/09/2026

It was a joyous occasion as Chinga Tea Factory farmers gathered to witness the launch and commissioning of the Automated Withering Machine (AWM). They expressed great excitement and pride in this major milestone, while appreciating the factory directors and management for this significant achievement.

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18/09/2026

🚜 A GREAT MILESTONE FOR CHINGA TEA FACTORY!

The Launching & Commissioning of the Automated Withering Machine (AWM) will take place tomorrow 19/09/2026!

All Chinga Tea Factory farmers are warmly invited to witness this great milestone as we celebrate a new chapter in innovation, efficiency, and quality tea production.

FDS(factory door sales) will also be available for sale at a special offer price during the event.

Innovation • Efficiency • Quality • Progress

Together, we move Chinga Tea Factory forward!

16/09/2026

Key Advantages of AWM

Consistent withering – more uniform moisture reduction.

Better tea quality – supports consistent flavour, aroma and liquor.

Improved efficiency – faster and more efficient processing.

Better process control – precise control of airflow, temperature and time.

Reduced labour demands – less manual handling.

Increased processing capacity – handles larger volumes of green leaf.

Reduced leaf handling – helps preserve leaf quality.

Energy efficiency – potential reduction in energy wastage.

Better monitoring – improved process tracking and consistency.

Greater farmer value – better quality tea can strengthen the value of green leaf and support farmer returns. 🌱🍃

16/09/2026

🍃 Another great milestone for Chinga Tea Factory! 🚀

Chinga Tea Factory is currently undertaking test runs for the Automated Withering Machine (AWM)—a significant step forward in modernising our tea processing operations and creating greater value for our farmers. 👏🍃

A great milestone today, a brighter future for our farmers tomorrow! 🙏

10/09/2026

The team also visited Wangome farm and Kagicha Tea Buying center where the buyer interacted with the farmers and appreciated the good quality of leaf

10/09/2026

Today, Chinga Tea Factory was privileged to host the Ronnefeldt Company team from Germany. The team was accompanied by Mr. B. Kirimi from the Marketing Department.

The visitors were taken on a tour of the factory by our Production Manager, Ms. Mary Munyi, accompanied by the FUM, Mr. Erastus Ndumia, and other members of the Management team.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, showcase our tea production processes, and strengthen our partnership with our valued stakeholders.

We sincerely appreciate the Ronnefeldt team for visiting Chinga Tea Factory and look forward to doing business with them. 🌱☕

21/08/2026

17/08/2026

14/08/2026

⏰ REMINDER! 🩺
Tomorrow, Saturday 15th August 2026 — Free Medical Camp at Gichiche Primary School, Othaya, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Come early and take advantage of the free health services. 💚

14/08/2026

Putting Farmers First: Taking Healthcare Closer to Our Tea Communities

A healthy farmer is a productive farmer and at KTDA, putting farmers first means taking essential healthcare closer to the communities that depend on tea.

At Kapsara Tea Factory Company Ltd Kapsara Tea Factory, a three-day medical camp held from March 11–13 at Makutano Dispensary reached 1,856 community members, recording 3,188 healthcare service interactions. The camp included 1,725 blood pressure checks and 902 eye screenings, while 11 cancer cases and 2 severe malaria cases in children were detected and referred for further care.
The commitment continues.

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Tomorrow Chinga Tea Factory in conjunction with the Kenya Clinical Officers Association – Nyeri Branch, KtdaFoundation Ktdafoundation Majani Insurance Brokers Ltd and other partners, will host a Free Medical Camp at Gichiche Primary School, Othaya, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Farmers, their families, workers and members of the surrounding community will have access to a range of services free of charge, including:

Diabetes & hypertension screening
Breast, cervical & prostate cancer screening
Eye & dental services
ENT screening
Nutritional counselling
Health promotion services
Youth-friendly clinic services
Cryotherapy services

Free medicines, consultations and referrals
From Kapsara to Chinga, we continue to bring healthcare closer to our tea-growing communities—because Farmer First means No Farmer Left Behind.

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