State leases Muhoroni and Chemelil Sugar firms in major sector reform

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 — The government has finalized the leasing of Muhoroni Sugar Company and Chemelil Sugar Company, a significant step in efforts to Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Kenyan government has finalized the leasing of Muhoroni Sugar Company and Chemelil Sugar Company, marking a significant reform in the country's sugar industry.

West Valley Sugar Company has secured a 30-year lease for Muhoroni Sugar, while Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Limited will operate Chemelil Sugar.
The leasing move is part of a broader effort by the government, led by Paul Rono, Principal Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, to revive the struggling sector.
The international tender process concluded with the handover of facilities on May 10, 2025, amid pressures for sector reform amidst issues like mismanagement and underperformance.

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