Government says audited funds are set aside to pay sugar mill workers as unions demand clear payment timelines.
The move signals a shift from trade protection toward competitiveness, diversification, and regional integration in Kenya’s sugar sector.
Government retains full ownership of factories and land while private operators pay rent, concession fees and revive production.
Kenyan cane farmers contest a proposal to waive the 4% sugar levy for manufacturers and exporters, citing legal conflicts and threats to sector funding.
KAM urges key tax exemptions and strategic reforms to strengthen Kenya’s sugar industry and revive production.