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October 4, 2025
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The irony of Ruto's sugar revival plan targeting mass layoffs

The irony of Ruto's sugar revival plan targeting mass layoffs

The paradox that is President Ruto's administration's efforts to revive the sugar sector is deepening as the realities of the pending mass layoffs of workers continue to cloud the industry...

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Kenya's President William Ruto's plan to revive the sugar sector faces severe criticism and a brewing paradox, as the initiative, intended to create employment, now threatens thousands of workers with mass layoffs.

  • The sugar sector revival, meant to breathe new life into industries, is now causing a "nightmare" for thousands of workers.
  • President William Ruto launched the issuance of bonuses for sugarcane farmers in Mumias, Kakamega County.
  • The plan is specifically impacting workers in leased state-owned factories.

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