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Cooperatives protest Lipton tea estates sale to Sri Lankan firm

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When President William Ruto hosted Lipton Tea and Infusions CEO Nathalie Roos at State House Nairobi. [PCS]

At least ten cooperative societies in South Rift region have questioned the sale of Lipton tea estate to Sri Lanka's Browns Investment Plc, claiming the deal was skewed.

Lawyer Kenneth Langat, representing Sinendet consortium with more than 7,000 members, said they will move to court to seek legal redress over the sale.

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