Williamson Tea Kenya Plc

Williamson Tea Kenya Limited is a Kenya-based company primarily engaged in the cultivation, manufacture, and distribution of tea. It operates several tea farms including Changoi in the Great Rift Valley, Kapchorua on the Nandi hills, Kaimosi in the North Nandi District, and Tinderet near the Great Rift Valley. The company distributes its products under brands such as Duchess Grey, Traditional Afternoon, Lifeboat Tea, and Special Blend. Additionally, it is involved in property investment and the sale and servicing of generators through subsidiaries, with operations extending to rose growing and exports that generate significant revenue.

Incorporated in Kenya as a public limited liability company, Williamson Tea Kenya Limited is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under the ticker WTK. It forms part of Williamson Tea Holdings plc, with a presence in England & Wales, Guernsey, Kenya, and Tanzania. The company maintains a market capitalization positioning it among mid-tier stocks on the NSE, around the 32nd to 40th most valuable, reflecting its established role in the agricultural sector.

The company's product line includes matcha tea, mini tea candles, elephant tea candles, loose tea, and tea bags, with the tea cultivation, manufacturing, and sales segment driving the majority of revenue. Williamson Tea Kenya holds a notable position in Kenya's tea industry, contributing to both domestic and export markets while diversifying into related agribusiness activities.