Hailstorm destroys tea worth millions in Kericho

TEA worth millions of shilling was yesterday destroyed by a hailstorm in Kericho. Farmers at Saoset village are counting. Former deputy chief of general staff Rtd Lt. Gen John Koech’s 21-acre tea plantation was destroyed. A field manager at the Koech Tea farm, Paul Kipruto arap Kitur said, “The heavy rain which was accompanied by hailstones extensively damaged the tea leaves on the farm.” He said farm workers have begun removing damaged tea stems to allow new leaves to sprout. Kitur said the plantation produces up to 2,100 kilo- grammes of tea a day...