President William Ruto has directed the ministries of Agriculture, Energy, and Treasury to immediately begin drafting regulations that will see Kenya start producing fuel products such as ethanol from molasses.
Speaking during a tour of the Western Sugar Belt to address the plight of farmers, the Head of State revealed that he had already issued the directive, which will enable Kenya to produce ethanol locally to supplement the country's fuel products.
According to Ruto, if the directive is implemented, Kenya will save on its fuel imports, particularly ethanol. "We want to use molasses at this facility here to make ethanol and co-generation," Ruto announced.
President William Ruto shares a light moment with his Deputy Kithure Kindiki in Mumias, Kakamega County on January 20, 2025.
