Cane farmers, leaders oppose privatisation of State millersZachayo Magara, a board member of sugar task-force addresses sugarcane farmers at Sony Sugar Company in Migori County (Caleb Kingwara, Standard)Sugarcane farmers in Migori County have continued to oppose the planned privatisation of South Nyanza Sugar Company (Sony), terming the move suspicious.The Government had marked the company as one of the key entities to be divested following a dip in profitability and production. However, the farmers, backed by their leaders accused the State of dishonesty in trying to solve the current sugar crisis. Mr Abuor instead urged the miller to diversify production and venture into other products other than depending on sugar alone. SEE ALSO : Defiant rival sugar taskforce tells off CS KiunjuriHe blamed uncontrolled cane poaching by competitors of the miller for the ongoing crisis and urged the Government to end the menace. Sony Sugar Chairman Owino Likowa assured farmers that their views will be well presented, noting that any decision to be considered will make cane farming even more profitable.

Source: Standard Digital March 15, 2019 21:05 UTC