The signing of the Sugar Bill marks a monumental stride towards revitalizing Kenya’s sugar industry and addressing long-standing challenges that have hindered its growth. This new legislation sets the foundation for: Re-establishing the Kenya Sugar Board, Creating the Kenya Sugar Research and Training Institute, Introducing a Sugar Development Levy
Together, these initiatives will empower cane farmers, boost production, and promote value addition, ensuring the industry’s sustainability and capacity to meet growing demand.
CS Dr Andrew Karanja joined H.E. President William Samoei Ruto and Deputy President H.E. Kithure Kindiki at the State House today, for this activity. Also present were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor, and Speakers Moses Wetang’ula and Amason Kingi.
