AFA board member Samuel Ongou addressing cane farmers in Kibos area.

Kisumu Sugar Belt Union calls for greater farmer representation in decision-making

The Kisumu Sugar Belt Union is now calling for greater representation of cane farmers in decision-making processes that affect them. Union members have expressed concerns that the current composition of farmers in various committees is too minimal to make any meaningful impact. Union chairman Zedekiah Otene emphasized that more farmers should be included in the…

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Farmers urged to elect genuine representatives in Kenya Sugar Board elections

Farmers in cane-growing areas have been urged not to elect misguided individuals in the upcoming Kenya Sugar Board zonal elections. Samuel Ongou, a board member at the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) and an aspirant for the Central Zone, stated that farmers have endured hardships for many years, and it is crucial to elect individuals…

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Kenya Sugar Board unveils new guidelines to boost sugar industry production and efficiency

The Kenya Sugar Board has launched guidelines which will be used by farmers and other industry players moving forward. The document known as Kenya Sugar Industry Growers Guide enumerates how farmers will go about their activities in order to ramp up production. It comes barley a month after President William Ruto assented the Sugar Bill…

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President Ruto signs the Sugar bill into law to revitalize the sector

President Ruto signs the Sugar Bill into law to revitalize the sector

President William Ruto has assented to the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2022) which seeks to revitalize the sector, enhancing growth, regulation, and support for cane farmers nationwide. Sponsored by MP Emmanuel Wangwe and co-sponsored by Senator. David Wakoli, the Bill was considered by both Houses and approved by the National Assembly…

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