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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 workers demand clearance of salary arrears before sector reforms

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 2023September 8, 202303 mins

Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) has demanded the clearance of outstanding salary arrears before any further reforms or changes are made in the sugar sub-sector. During the National Assembly joint committee meeting on Finance, National Planning & Agriculture co- chaired by Dr. John Mutunga and Kuria Kimani, the workers said the…