Limuru Tea PLC has announced leadership changes, appointing Advocate Leila Chebet of the High Court of Kenya as its new Company Secretary following the resignation of the previous officeholder.
In a statement dated October 2026, the company board chair, Dorcas Muli, said Chebet’s appointment took effect on October 8, 2026. The announcement was issued pursuant to Regulation 89 and Clause 10.1.5 of the Thirteenth Schedule of the Capital Markets (Public Offers, Listings and Disclosures) Regulations, 2023.
“The Board of Directors of Limuru Tea PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Leila Chebet as the Company Secretary to the Board of Limuru Tea PLC with effect from 8th October 2026. The Board takes this opportunity to congratulate Ms Chebet on her appointment and welcomes her to the company,” the statement read in part.
Who Is Leila Chebet, the Appointed Limuru Tea PLC Company Secretary
From the Limuru Tea PLC statement, Leila Chebet is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Secretary with strong expertise in corporate governance, company secretarial practice, legal advisory, regulatory compliance, and board processes.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Kabarak University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
Leila Chebet is a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICS), the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and the Institute of Directors Kenya (IoD Kenya).
In addition to her company secretarial and legal advisory work, Chebet is a Governance Auditor and Legal Auditor.
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She is also a Trainer of Trainers and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Janet Akoth Ocholla Resigns as Limuru Tea PLC Company Secretary
Limuru Tea PLC said its board accepted the resignation of Janet Akoth Ocholla as Company Secretary, effective September 24, 2026.
The company reported that Ocholla had served in the position since April 2026, replacing Ms Angela Nnamwakira, who had resigned. The board thanked her for her service and wished her success in her future endeavours.
“The Board has also accepted the resignation of Ms Janet Akoth Ocholla as the Company Secretary of Limuru Tea PLC. Janet served diligently as the Company Secretary from April 2026 until her resignation on 24th September 2026. The Board thanks Janet for her dedicated service and wishes her continued success in her future endeavours.”
Ocholla holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Kenyatta University and is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. She is also a certified secretary and member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS).
Before joining Limuru Tea PLC, Ms Ocholla worked as a legal assistant to the Company Secretary at Sports Kenya, where she gained first‑hand experience in board operations and governance matters.
She has also served as a legal advisor to the board at Resource Oriented Development Initiatives (RODI) Kenya, focusing on governance and statutory compliance.
Limuru Tea PLC Records Higher Revenue Despite Half-Year Loss
Limuru Tea PLC increased revenue by 23 per cent to KSh 69.91 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from the same period in 2025. The company also recorded its highest first-half made-tea production, reaching 492 tonnes.
Despite the improved performance, the company remained loss-making, reporting a pre-tax loss of KSh 21.14 million. According to its half-year financial statement, the loss improved by 4.8 per cent compared with the same period in 2025.
“The Group recorded a pre-tax loss of KSh 21.14 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, a 4.8% improvement compared to the same period in 2025,” the financial statement reported.
The company attributed part of its improved performance to increased tea production and stronger sales during the reporting period. Made-tea production rose by 14 per cent to 492 tonnes, marking the highest first-half output in the company’s records.
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“Made tea production increased by 14% to 492 tonnes, the highest first-half production on record,” the financial statement stated.
The production increase supported revenue growth, although the company had not returned to profitability by the end of June 2026. Limuru Tea’s performance depends largely on tea production volumes and the prices achieved for its produce.
Limuru Tea Reports Lower Revenue in 2025
For the financial year ended December 31, 2025, Limuru Tea PLC reported revenue of KSh 131.01 million, down from KSh 144 million in 2024. The decline was attributed to lower tea auction prices in Mombasa and weak global demand.
“Turnover decreased by 9% to KSh 131.01 million (2024: KSh 144 million) mainly due to lower Mombasa auction prices and weak global demand,” the audited financial statement reported.
The company’s financial position also weakened in 2025, with its loss before tax increasing to KSh 50.02 million from KSh 10.63 million in 2024.
“Group recorded a loss before tax of KSh 50.02 million (2024: loss of KSh 10.63 million),” the audited results stated.
The contrasting results show that Limuru Tea improved its revenue, production and pre-tax loss position in the first half of 2026, following a difficult 2025 financial year.
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