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Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe reaffirmed the sugar import ban and froze new import licences as Kenya Sugar Board elections were set for September 5, 2026. The elections will fill five grower director positions, completing the Board’s membership under the Sugar Act, 2024. The government said farmer arrears have fallen to Ksh265 million and pledged to…

Sugar millers push for tighter controls on raw sugar imports

Sacco ReviewAugust 6, 2026August 6, 202604 mins

Sugar millers want tighter controls on raw sugar imports to protect local producers. They urged enforcement of the Sugar Act, 2024 and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) rules to stop raw sugar reaching consumers. They warned excess imports are hurting local millers, jobs and tax revenue. Sugar industry stakeholders have urged the national government to regulate…

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Kagwe reaffirms sugar import ban ahead of crucial polls

Sugar millers push for tighter controls on raw sugar imports