Eastern province targets 120 million kilograms of tobacco

2026-02-13 - 15:10

Eastern province is on track to contribute to the estimated production of 120 million kilograms of tobacco this year, from the 72 million produced in 2025. A spot check on some tobacco fields in Chipangali District was met by a good performing crop, whose harvesting and curing process is also in effect. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Sakala