Muhoroni farmers called on Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mr Peter Munya not to be swayed by anyone. The government this month kicked off the process of revitilising five State-owned sugar factories in pursuit of increasing competitiveness in the sugar sector. SEE ALSO: Hope for Embu coffee farmers as Munya mulls Sh135m debt waiverCovid 19 Time SeriesThe companies listed for lease are Chemeil Sugar Company, Miwani, and Muhoroni in receivership Nzoia Sugar Company and South Nyanza Sugar Company. In preparation for this, the authority has commenced the lease programme through approving the restructuring of the balance sheet of each sugar company. Bidder must express interest in a sealed envelope by August 3 for the leasing of each of the five sugar factories to the office of AFA Director-General.

Source: Standard Digital July 28, 2020 08:21 UTC