H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta has injected Ksh 500 Million in the cash-traped Nzoia Sugar Company in efforts to revive the miller which is set to resume operations on Sunday 7th August, 2022.
Addressing the sugar stakeholders at Nzoia Sugar Company in Bungoma County, the President said that Ksh450 Million will be set aside to pay farmers arrears by Friday 5th August 2022, while 50 Million will be used to pay Nzoia Staff arrears.
The President lauded Agriculture CS Peter Munya for his efforts in revitalizing the Sugar sub-sector.
He was accompanied by CS Agriculture Hon. Peter Munya, CS Defence Eugene Wamalwa, area Governor Wycliff Wangamati and other leaders.