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Redefine role of Saccos in new sugar law, stakeholders urge Govt

Sacco ReviewSeptember 14, 2023September 14, 202303 mins

Leaders and farmers from the sugar belt want the role of Saccos redefined in the new sugar law to drive sugarcane development activities. Speaking during a sugar summit held in Kakamega, the leaders proposed that Saccos and outgrowers companies be the key drivers in sugar development and management. “Notable cane out growers companies and Saccos…

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…

Govt begins reforms to revive ailing sugar industry

Sacco ReviewAugust 15, 2023August 15, 202307 mins

The government has come up with a draft policy that is meant to revive the sugar industry, even as it bans sugar production for the next three months. According to the draft policy – Revitalization of the Sugar Industry by the State Department for Crop Development – it will take the government up to 10…