Kenya: Govt Raises Prices for Sugfarcane Farmers From Sh5,300 to Sh5,500 Per Tonne

Nairobi — Sugarcane farmers have received a boost after the government raised the prices from Sh5,300 to Sh5,500 per tonne from Monday next week.

The price revision is part of ongoing industry reforms targeting the strengthening of Kenya’s sugar sector while at the same time ensuring farmers receive fair compensation for their produce.

According to Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh, all 15 licensed millers, including State-owned factories under lease arrangements, should strictly…