KENYA – Tea Machinery Engineering Company Limited (TEMEC), a subsidiary of Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings (KTDA(H)), has been recognized as the leading Digitally Fit Top Tea Machinery and Equipment Supplier in Kenya.
The recognition was conferred through the Digitally Fit Awards, which celebrate companies, brands, businesses, and individuals with a significant online presence, helping them leverage digital platforms for growth and visibility.
The Digitally Fit Awards aim to acknowledge and reward entities that create an impact through websites, social media, and online visibility, while encouraging businesses to become “digitally fit.”
TEMEC’s General Manager, Michael Cherutich, expressed his gratitude for being awarded the Digitally Fit Business of the Year 2024.
He remarked that the award underscored TEMEC’s commitment to digital innovation in the tea industry.
TEMEC has been at the forefront of developing advanced technologies to address industry needs, particularly in the face of climate change.
The company has introduced a range of energy-saving innovations, including the development of various machinery that promotes energy efficiency.
These include driers, pre-sorters, high-efficiency withering fans, winnowers, ID fans, boiler air pre-heaters, and log splitters, all designed to conserve energy and enhance resilience in tea production.
In May, TEMEC furthered its green energy initiatives by partnering with solar technology companies to fabricate structural support systems for renewable energy use in tea processing.
The partnership aims to encourage the adoption of renewable energy in the industry, helping to reduce carbon footprints and promote sustainability.
The company also unveiled a state-of-the-art automated tea dryer in October 2023, equipped with cutting-edge technology for real-time monitoring and adjustment.
The dryer, featuring a screw conveyor, utilizes precision engineering and intelligent technology to ensure tea leaves are fermented and dried to perfection, improving product quality.
As part of KTDA’s digital transformation, the agency has automated processes such as the growers’ payment system, contributing to improved efficiency and cost reduction across its operations.
The tea industry’s broader adoption of technology, such as mechanized harvesting, has played a significant role in reducing operational costs and enhancing productivity.
Sasini Tea, another major player in Kenya’s agricultural sector, reported a reduction in employee numbers from 2,567 to 2,300 in 2023, citing digitization and technological interventions as key factors in reducing waste and containing production costs.
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