Cane farmers praise President Ruto’s efforts to revive sugar sector

Cane farmers across Kenya have commended President William Ruto for his commitment to revamping the sugar sector, noting that his reforms are already bearing fruit. Led by Kenya National Federation of Sugar Cane Farmers Secretary General Killion Osur Anyango, the farmers said the president’s initiatives must be supported by other industry players to ensure smooth…

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The Kenya Sugar Board Chief Executive Officer Jude Chesire-Photo|Courtesy

Kenya Sugar Board moves to avert strike with pledge on workers’ arrears

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has stepped in to ease mounting labour unrest in the sugar sector, promising prompt payment of arrears to cane workers after the Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) threatened a nationwide strike. KSB Chief Executive Officer Jude Chesire said the government is working to ensure that workers…

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The Kenya Sugar Board given 6 months to fast-track sector reforms

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has been  given a six month ultimatum to draft regulations aimed at streamlining operations of the troubled sugar sector. Agriculture Principal Secretary, Kiprono Ronoh, said these regulations are crucial for ensuring the effective implementation of the new law which came into place following the recent assent of the Sugar Bill…

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