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October 6, 2025
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Govt Responds to Reports of Firing Over 5,000 Workers

Govt Responds to Reports of Firing Over 5,000 Workers

COTU and other unions had issued a warning against sidelining employees and threatening industrial action...

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The Kenyan government has refuted claims of laying off more than 5,000 workers in the sugarcane industry due to the leasing of public sugar mills to private investors. While COTU had voiced strong opposition, the Kenya Sugar Board confirmed most workers would be retained.

  • Approximately 80 percent of current sugar workers will be absorbed by private millers, while the remaining 20 percent, who are nearing retirement, will be phased out with full benefits.
  • Eng. Nicholas Gumbo, Kenya Sugar Board Chairperson, stated that leasing the mills, which haven't been profitable for 30 years, will modernize them, potentially doubling sugar production to 1.6 million tonnes annually.
  • COTU (Central Organisation of Trade Unions), led by Secretary General Francis Atwoli, condemned alleged redundancy plans and demanded the settlement of Ksh5 billion in salary and allowance arrears for workers.

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