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Sugarcane farmers in South Nyanza have decried the importation of sugar, saying it is driving the region into abject poverty.
Sugarcane farmers from across the country have threatened to stage nationwide protests over claims of coordinated scheme to frustrate the election of Kenya Sugar Board directors
Bungoma leaders and Nzoia Sugar Company have urged the government to curb illegal sugar imports, saying cheap imports are hurting local millers, farmers and the recovery of the sugar sector.
Kwale International Sugar Company Limited has resumed large-scale cane replanting in Coast Kenya after a court ruling resolved land disputes, reviving hopes for farmers and boosting sugar production.
Kanduyi MP John Makali has urged Nzoia Sugar's new management to prioritise workers' welfare through fair treatment, timely salaries and dialogue.
A proposed increase in import taxes on sugar is expected to raise consumer prices and spark supply concerns, as Kenya continues to rely heavily on imported sugar to meet domestic demand.
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