By NATION TEAM More by this AuthorThe 2020/21 budget has dashed hopes of sugar cane farmers after the National Treasury failed to address salient issues crippling the sector. He urged the DPP and the DCI to move with speed to recover funds that were stolen from Mumias Sugar, crippling the miller financially. Mr Richard Ogendo, a sugar cane farmer in Kisumu, expected the government not to levy VAT on sugar cane, but collect the tax from retailers and wholesalers. In Vihiga, youth groups welcomed the budget estimates, calling them a major boost to their operations following adverse effects on the economy. Through the umbrella body, Vihiga Youth in Business, the youth said they are pleased with a plan to engage up to 200,000 unemployed people through the Kazi Mashinani Initiative.

Source: Daily Nation June 11, 2020 21:00 UTC