AFA director Samuel Ong’ow (r) interacting with a a cane farmer. Photo by Fredrick Odiero

AFA calls for cane development to stem recurrent shortages

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has called upon cane farmers to immediately embark on development of the crop in order to stem the recurrent shortages that have been witnessed in the past. Speaking at Chemelil Sugar Company during a joint medical eye camp, AFA director Samuel Ong’ow said the only option to combat cane shortages…

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Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh/Photo Courtesy

Govt to settle Ksh1.9 Billion in salary arrears for sugar workers

The government has committed to clearing Ksh 1.9 billion in salary arrears owed to workers of four former state-owned sugar mills, following their privatization and leasing to private investors. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh confirmed that the arrears have been fully audited and allocated for in the national budget, ensuring that payments to the affected…

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