By John Kariuki
KTDA Holdings Limited and SHA are engaged in advanced discussions to strengthen affordable healthcare access for more than 650,000 tea farmers under KTDA-managed factories, in a move that aligns with the government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
The proposed partnership will enable tea farmers to conveniently pay their SHA insurance premiums through credit facilities provided by KTDA’s financial arm, Greenland Fedha. This approach is expected to ease access to quality healthcare services for smallholder farmers while reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
The high-level meeting was held at KTDA Headquarters in Nairobi, where SHA Chairman Abdi Mohammed and CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi engaged in productive discussions with KTDA Group CEO Wilson Muthaura. Also present were Dr. Charles Kireru, Group General Manager Human Resources and Administration, and Dickson Waitueka, General Manager of Greenland Fedha.
The collaboration marks a significant step toward safeguarding farmer welfare and enhancing healthcare inclusivity in rural communities, where access to affordable medical services has long been a challenge.
By integrating innovative financing solutions through Greenland Fedha, the partnership seeks to offer farmers an accessible pathway to medical insurance while supporting their productivity and overall well-being.
Both KTDA and SHA reaffirmed their commitment to championing farmers first and contributing to the national healthcare agenda, setting the pace for partnerships that combine financial inclusion, agricultural development, and health protection.