Why farmers oppose Mumias leasing deal

Entrance gate at Mumias sugar company. FILE PHOTO | ISAAC WALE | NMG

The High Court Wednesday heard that the lease of Mumias Sugar Company was conducted hurriedly without getting licences and regulatory approvals from government agencies.

Five farmers who obtained orders stopping the lease process said the administrator, PVR Rao, handed over the property of the ailing sugar miller to Sarrai Group of Uganda before being licensed by the Agriculture and Food Authority as required by the Crops Act.

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