Kericho County leads the country in factory modernisation grants, securing Sh248.6 million, according to data from the Tea Board of Kenya.

The funding allocation highlights the top ten beneficiary counties across the region receiving support to upgrade their processing facilities.

Nyeri County follows in second position, having been allocated Sh131.6 million, while Bomet County stands third with a total grant allocation of Sh104.8 million.

Nandi County secured Sh79.1 million, closely followed by Murang'a County, which received Sh62.1 million in modernisation funding.

Further down the ranking, Nakuru County was awarded Sh50.2 million, and Trans Nzoia County received Sh44.6 million. Nyamira County stands eighth on the list with Sh36.6 million in grant funds.

Rounding out the top ten allocations, Tharaka Nithi received Sh35 million, while Kirinyaga County received Sh28.7 million.

The figures reflect the financial distribution dedicated to modernising tea factories across key agricultural regions in Kenya.