The five State millers set for privatisation owe workers Sh3.5 billion in back salaries and statutory deduction, prompting the employees to stall their privatisation.
The Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation & Allied Workers (KUSPAW) says Chemelil Sugar Factory, Sony Sugar Factory, Miwani Sugar Factory, Muhoroni Sugar Factory and Nzoia Sugar Factory owe its 3,500 members the billions in salary arrears.