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Sugar industry set for radical reforms as President Ruto assents to Sugar Bill

Sacco ReviewNovember 12, 202406 mins

Stakeholders in the sugar industry have lauded President William Ruto for assenting to the enacted sugar bill. They noted that the move now paves the way for radical reforms in the sugar sub-sector which has been limping for many years. Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation Workers (KUSPAW) secretary general Francis Wangara said the Act will…

Sugar industry union warns of backlash if rejected finance bill is reintroduced

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 202404 mins

A sugar workers union has warned of a major backlash if the rejected Finance Bill 2024 is forced down the throats of Kenyans. The Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation Workers (KUSPAW) Secretary General Francis Wangara said Kenyans will resist attempts to reintroduce the bill. Speaking in his Kisumu office, Wangara observed that there is nothing…