NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11 – Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has affirmed that Enos Njeru remains the board chair after a court issued conservatory orders halting the election of Chege Kirundi.
In a statement released on Tuesday, KTDA reiterated that Njeru remains the substantive chairman despite the board election held on January 23, where Kirundi was elected.
“Following a court order granting conservatory orders of stay, the status quo has been maintained until the matter is heard and determined,” the statement read.
The company assured stakeholders that operations remain unaffected and pledged to provide updates as the situation develops.
“We assure our stakeholders that our operations continue uninterrupted, and we will provide updates on any new developments,” KTDA Corporate Communications stated.
This comes after an internal leadership dispute within KTDA, which saw the board elect Kirundi as chairman on January 23, 2025.
However, the election was swiftly contested, prompting legal action that led to the court’s intervention to maintain the status quo until the matter is resolved.
The case, which is now before the courts, centers on the legality of the election process and the individual’s qualifications.
Enos Njeru has been the chairman of KTDA since his appointment in 2020.
The matter is set for hearing on February 20, 2025, when the Court is expected to issue directions on the way forward.
