Battle for Mumias Sugar Heats Up as MCAs Move to Kick Out West Kenya Sugar
Plans to revive the Mumias Sugar Company have once again faced a new challenge after Members of the County Assembly (MCA) drawn from the region vowed to plan protests. The…
Rednote recruits US influencers to promote app amid TikTok ban uncertainty
As the future of TikTok stuck in limboXiahongshu, known in English as Rednote, is trying to take advantage of its new popularity By partnering with American influencers who can help…
Govt to Pay Sugar Cane Farmers Historic Bonuses This January
President William Ruto has announced that the government will for the first time pay bonuses to all cane farmers in the country. Speaking during the Governor's Cup 2024, organised by…
Farmers in the Sugar zone urged to focus on Agro-Ecology – Kenya News Agency
With the changing weather patterns and global warming which has continued to trouble farmers in sugar zone counties consequently pausing the threat to food security, farmers in Busia, Siaya and…
Police Seize 2.2 Tonnes of Contraband Sugar at Border
Border police along the Modika-Modogashe Road in Garissa seized 2.2 tonnes of contraband sugar and neutralised two suspected smugglers on Wednesday, 4 December. The patrol team made the seizure after…
Police in Garissa impound contraband sugar – Kenya News Agency
Police in Garissa have impounded 88 pieces of 25-kg bags of contraband sugar and detained two probox vehicles that were ferrying the consignment along the Nunow – Garissa road. According…
Nzoia Sugar Workers Protest Over Delayed Salaries Despite Ruto’s Promise
Despite President William Ruto's promise to disburse money to sugar companies in August, a standoff was witnessed at the Nzoi Sugar Factory on Friday, November 29, after workers downed their…
Governor Otuoma urged to intervene to save sugar companies in Busia County – Kenya News Agency
Busia Governor Paul Otwoma has been called on to intervene and save Olepito and Busia sugar factories from closing down. Speaking in Busia, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce Chairman Busia Chapter Sylvanus Abungu…