They were protesting against politicians from Western who are against an investor who had shown interest in reviving Mumias sugar factory. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]Western Kenya leaders have petitioned President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga to help unlock the stalemate in attempts to revive Mumias Sugar Company and the struggling sector. Last week, business magnate and Devki Group founder Narendra Raval withdrew his bid to lease Mumias Sugar after the process drew huge public interest. But Western Kenya sugarcane farmers, several politicians and the Kenya National Alliance of Sugarcane Farmers Organisation opposed the planned takeover, insisting on public bidding. He added: “Many of those questioning the process of getting new investors for Mumias Sugar are late comers.

Source: Standard Digital June 09, 2021 13:26 UTC