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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...

Madaraka Day: Government writes off Sh110 billion sugar factory debts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 01, 2024

President William Ruto noted that the sugar industry is a highly strategic sub-sector whose value chains have been the mainstay of the local economies...

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