The government has increased sugarcane prices by Ksh200 to Ksh5,500 per tonne, effective May 26.
The increase was spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and is expected to boost farmers' earnings in the ongoing efforts to stabilise the struggling sugar industry.
The price adjustment follows a review of sugar factory prices over the past three months, with officials citing the need to ensure fair compensation for farmers.
Agriculture PS Kipronoh Ronoh demanded that all licensed millers should adhere to the new minimum price and ensure timely payments to farmers.
