Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has held a meeting with lessees of the four state-owned sugar factories (Nzoia, Sony, Chemilil, and Muhoroni), to evaluate progress on the ongoing lease agreements and address outstanding concerns affecting the sector.
The meeting which was held in Nairobi focused on a range of critical issues, including compliance with agreed payment schedules, workers’ welfare, the status of forward sales being handled by the transition committee, and expectations of sugarcane farmers regarding bonuses.
Speaking after the meeting, CS Kagwe said the government is holding the partners accountable to ensure that what was agreed upon is being honored, including prompt payments, better working conditions for workers, and transparent handling of forward sales.
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The CS reaffirmed our commitment to revitalizing the sugar sector and ensuring that both farmers and factory workers are adequately compensated.
Kagwe said farmers bonus payouts will be disbursed upon full resumption of operations in the leased factories.
Principal Secretary State Department for Agriculture, Dr Kipronoh Ronoh Paul emphasized on the importance of collaboration between the lessees and government oversight teams to ensure seamless transition and efficient management of the sector
The meeting was attended by Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Sugar Board of Kenya Sugar Board Jude Chesire, as well as key industry players including Jaswant Rai of West Kenya, Bhire Chatte of Kibos Sugar, Ben Soi of West Valley Sugar, and Ali Taib of Busia Sugar.
By Obegi Malack
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