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Over 5,000 sugar workers face job losses as private leases start
Over 5,000 sugar workers face job losses as private leases start
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

The government has authorised Chemelil, Muhoroni, Sony, and Nzoia sugar firms to issue redundancy notices as they hand over factories and land to new...

Senators summon CS Kagwe over leasing of state-owned sugar mills, demand full lease agreements
Senators summon CS Kagwe over leasing of state-owned sugar mills, demand full lease agreements
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

The move that has sparked outrage among legislators and farmers in sugarcane-growing regions.

President Ruto, CS Kagwe sack directors of Chemelil, Nzoia and Sony sugar companies after leasing deal
President Ruto, CS Kagwe sack directors of Chemelil, Nzoia and Sony sugar companies after leasing deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

President Ruto, in a gazette notice dated May 12, 2025, revoked the appointments of the board chairpersons at the three sugar companies. Eng John Nyam...

Ruto allies rewarded with jobs as government makes new state appointments
Ruto allies rewarded with jobs as government makes new state appointments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa, has been named the chairperson of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

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