Lack of cane cited as sugar industry’s bitter hindrance

A CRANE OFFLOADS SUGARCANE FROM A TRACTOR. FILE PHOTO | TONNY OMONDI

Sugarcane farmers have decried lack of support from the government despite new efforts to revive the ailing sector.

The Kenya Sugarcane Plantation Workers Union (KSPWU) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry said new private sugar companies have been licensed to operate yet no plans have been put in place to boost cane production.

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