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September 10, 2025EPRA International Journal of Economics Business and Management StudiesOpen Access

Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of the Tea Industry on Rural Livelihoods in Kenya

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RKRichard Koech

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Overview

Descriptive survey finds tea industry crucial for rural livelihoods in Kenya, emphasizing socio-economic benefits.

Key Points

  • 68.3% of surveyed farmers rely solely on tea farming for income, indicating its importance in rural economies.
  • Kisii farmers show a 90% reliance on agriculture, while Kericho boasts greater income diversification at 45%.
  • The tea industry generates over one million jobs, significantly impacting rural infrastructure and living standards.
  • Emerging challenges, like mechanization, threaten employment, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.

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Richard Koech (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c240deb210217d6479cdd4https://doi.org/10.36713/epra23536
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