The government has completed the leasing process of four public sugar factories to revive the once-thriving sugar sector in the country.
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has said that following a broad-based consultation, four private millers have been awarded a 30-year lease for the operation of Nzoia, Chemilil, Sony and Muhoroni Sugar Companies. "The procurement of the four firms followed broad based engagement with stakeholders across the sugar sector dating back to the year 2015 when Parliament approved the process," he said.
In a press statement, the CS said leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company has been awarded to West Kenya Sugar Company while that of Chemilil Sugar Company has been awarded to Kibos Sugar &Allied Industries Limited.
He said leasing of Sony Sugar Company has been awarded to Busia Sugar Industry Ltd and that leasing of Muhoroni Sugar Company has been awarded to West Valley Sugar Company. "The four firms were competitively procured by the government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the Kenya Sugar Board, and other government key players," he said.
