Farmers in western Kenya have received a boost after a sugar firm set aside funds to rehabilitate access roads in the region as it embarks on improving critical infrastructure damaged by prolonged rains. Sukari Industries General Manager David Noel Okoth said the miller has been experiencing huge losses due to impassable roads in most parts of the region. Mr Okoth said the refurbishment of the roads will improve the company’s efficiency and ensure that crops are harvested on time. Cane growers from the Nyando sugar belt have also raised concerns that the prolonged rainfall continues to hinder accessibility to their farms. Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers national treasurer Stephen ole Narupa has also indicated that the flooded farms forced farmers in South Nyanza to stay with sugarcane over 22 months after attaining maturity.

Source: Daily Nation August 26, 2020 21:00 UTC