Willy Mutai

Willy Mutai

executive Kenya

Willy Mutai is the Chief Executive of the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK), responsible for regulating the country's tea industry. He has been vocal in implementing measures to combat malpractices in tea production, such as green leaf hawking, which is detrimental to the quality of tea and the livelihoods of farmers. Recently, he issued a circular banning these practices, highlighting the importance of maintaining standards in the tea sector for better returns.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
192,183
Power
379$
Sentiment
6.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 4 6.75 0.30% +20% 53,771,296 192,183 $106,000 379$
Totals 4 53,771,296 192,183 $106,000 379$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Willy Mutai, CEO of the Tea Board of Kenya, detailed the tea export figures for Kenyan producers. 6

The Standard: Tea volume auctioned on a downward spiral

Kenya Kenya: Willy Mutai, the Chief Executive of the Tea Board of Kenya, announced that orthodox tea will now be offered at the Mombasa Tea Auction. 8

The Standard: Trading of Orthodox tea to debut at Mombasa Auction

Kenya Kenya: Willy Mutai is the CEO of the Tea Board of Kenya and provided insights on tea exports. 7

The Standard: Pakistan continues to import more tea from Kenya, says TBK

Kenya Kenya: Willy Mutai is the Chief Executive of the Tea Board of Kenya who highlighted the financial losses farmers face due to county levies. 6

The Standard: How counties are using highways to make a killing

Kenya Kenya: Willy Mutai, the Chief Executive of the Tea Board of Kenya, urged Mombasa County to waive the Sh7,000 levy on tea ferrying trucks. 8

The Standard: Tea agency asks Mombasa County officials to waive Sh7,000 levy on tea ferrying trucks

Kenya Kenya: Willy Mutai is the CEO of the Tea Board of Kenya. 8

The Standard: Nairobi to host international agri-expo

Kenya Kenya: Willy Mutai, the CEO of the Tea Board of Kenya, indicated that the tea market has been disrupted by ongoing conflicts. 5

The Standard: Tea exports dropped by almost 5 million kilos in April

Kenya Kenya: Tea Board of Kenya chief executive Willy Mutai says there is need to have the certification of low-carbon tea to align with the market. 7

The Standard: New push to up earnings through low carbon tea

Kenya Kenya: TBK Chief Executive Willy Mutai cautioned tea factories and producers against engaging in green leaf hawking. 6

The Standard: State bans green tea hawking in fresh push to reform sector