Ugandan tea prices close below $1 in July
Uganda's struggle to keep its tea prices above a dollar has persisted for nearly a year, reflecting deeper issues within the industry.
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William Mbonigaba, a tea farmer in western Uganda said prices have plummeted from about shillings 500 to the current sh200 in most tea-growing areas. (New Vision/Files)
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In a startling revelation, Mombasa Tea Auction Sale number 30, which closed on 23rd July 2024, reported an average price of just $0.82 (about shillings 3,047)