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Government to allow raw sugar imports to ease 400,000 metric tonne shortage

Maureen Kinyanjui | Aug 29, 2025

Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya faces a gap of nearly 400,000 metric tonnes of sugar, a deficit that has le...

Governor Anyang' Nyong’o warns redundancy approval could push sugar sector into crisis

Lucy Mumbi | Aug 23, 2025

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said the layoffs affecting over 5,000 sugar workers contradict the purpose of leasing the mills, which was to revive the sect...

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...

Governors support state’s Sh12.29 billion lease deal to revive four sugar factories

Maureen Kinyanjui | May 16, 2025

West Kenya Sugar Company will invest Sh5.7 billion in Nzoia Sugar, Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries will put in Sh4.5 billion for Chemelil Sugar, Wes...

Kenya Sugar Board threatens to cancel leases for investors who fail to meet guidelines

Rachael Mutabasi | May 13, 2025

This comes after the government leased these four factories to revive the struggling sugar industry. The mills, which include Nzoia, Chemilil, Sony, a...

Government leases four state-owned sugar mills to private firms for 30 years

Maureen Kinyanjui | May 09, 2025

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Friday said the lease deal covers Nzoia, Chemelil, Sony, and Muhoroni sugar co...