The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has once again revised the minimum sugarcane price upwards.
The prices have been raised from Ksh5, 500 to Ksh5, 750 per tonne, just three months after the last increase, which had seen the price move from Ksh5, 250 to Ksh5,500 per tonne in April.
The latest Ksh250 increment was approved by the 4th Interim Sugarcane Pricing Committee after reviewing ex-factory sugar prices for the April to June 2025 period.
The latest review brings the total increment within the last four months to Ksh500 per tonne, a 9.5% rise from April, offering a much-needed boost to sugarcane farmers in the country.
Principal Secretary State Department for Agriculture Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh stated that the new price took effect on July 21, 2025.
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Dr Ronoh directed all players in the sugar industry to implement the new minimum price immediately and ensure timely payments to farmers.
The Interim Sugarcane Pricing Committee was formed in January 2025, it held its second meeting on July 17 to arrive at the new rate.
The ministry stated that the back-to-back price adjustments underscore govermentt responsiveness to the concerns of sugarcane growers, who have been grappling with rising input costs and delayed payments.
The government is committed to stabilize the sugar industry through price reviews and better farmer support.
By Obegi Malack
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