Kanungu tea farmers dismiss claims of Shs14b payout extortion, defend 30% deduction

Tea farmers in Kanungu have publicly refuted allegations of extortion related to a Shs14 billion payout. They are defending a 30% deduction from their earnings, which they claim is a legitimate contribution. Officials from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit have reportedly begun an investigation into the matter.

This situation is significant as it involves potential financial impropriety affecting a large group of farmers and has drawn the attention of anti-corruption authorities.