Mumias Sugar Factory is scheduled to reopen
Mumias Sugar Factory is scheduled to reopen
Mumias Sugar Company will resume full operations by the end of next month, according to announcements made by leaders in Western Kenya.
The leaders reached a consensus on a long-term solution that will ensure the cash-strapped sugar company’s sustained operations and the farmers’ ongoing means of subsistence during their development agenda meeting with President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi on Saturday morning.
During a later press conference, the leaders stated that they had also reached a consensus over the Bukhungu International Stadium’s finishing framework.
In order to guarantee that the stadium satisfies international standards and can host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 and the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, the national and county governments must also make an early investment in this regard.
The completion of Kakamega Level 6 teaching and referral hospital and the extension of Kakamega airport are two more Western development agendas that were considered.
We are aware that the Cabinet approved the Ksh. 117 billion debts owing by five industries, Mumias Sugar excepted. The President will appoint a specific team to investigate Mumias Sugar’s debts, which is one of the discussion points that we have agreed upon. However, the most crucial thing is to make sure that the factory begins operations on December 1 so that farmers are paid as soon as they deliver their sugarcane, according to Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.
“Today’s meeting focused on Mumias Sugar and we are quite pleased to announce to our people that starting next month, they’ll be free to sell their sugarcane to Mumias Sugar, West Kenya, Nzoia, etc.” Senator Boni Khalwale of Kakamega continued.
