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.