The Mediation Committee on the Sugar Bill (N.A. Bill No. 34 of 2022) has started considering clauses of the Bill that are under mediation.
The committee which is chaired by Emmanuel Wangwe (MP Navakholo) first considered sub clause 38 (6), which, if amended, will see the Members agree on the institution that will be in charge of the percentage of Sugar Development Levy (SDL) allocated for infrastructure development and maintenance.
The Committee observed that sugar companies have been remitting cess to county governments for the repair and maintenance of roads in the sugar growing areas, but the county governments do not repair and maintain the roads, hence the reason why the National Assembly allocated the function to Kenya Rural Roads Authority.
YOU MAY ALSO READ:
The Committee observed that it is important for SDL to be paid on all imported sugar to discourage importation of sugar.
The Committee also considered the clause touching on whether growers should be represented on the Board of Directors of private milling companies.
The Bill which is co-sponsored by Wangwe and Bungoma Senator, David Wakoli who seeks to provide for the development, regulation and promotion of sugar industry through establishment of Kenya Sugar Board.
By Our Reporter
You can also follow our social media pages on Twitter: Sacco Review and Facebook: Sacco Review Newspaper for timely updates.
>>> Click here to stay up-to-date with trending regional stories
>>> Click here to read more informed opinions on the country’s education landscape
