MBEYA, Oct. 21 -- THE government has assured 216 employees of the Wakulima Tea Company (WATCO) at the Katumba Tea Factory in Rungwe District, Mbeya Region, that they will receive all their due payments and benefits despite the recent closure of the factory.

The assurance was given by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Gerald Mweli, during a stakeholder meeting held recently in Dodoma to discuss the factorys future and the welfare of its workers, following public outcry and protests by affected employees.

“No worker will lose their rights. Every employee will get what they deserve,” Mr Mweli said.

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