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Originally published by Kenyanstop
November 28, 2025
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Kenya's Jude Chesire Makes History Leading Global Sugar

As Chairman, Chesire will recruit a new Executive Director to replace Jose Orive of Guatemala, whose 13-year tenure ends in December 2026...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya Sugar Board CEO Jude Chesire achieved a historic milestone by being unanimously elected Chairman of the Council of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) for 2026. This makes him the first Kenyan and first African to hold this prestigious global position.
- Jude Chesire's election comes at a time when Africa is increasing its influence as a major sugar producer and exporter, with Ivory Coast's Ambassador Ali Touré also elected Vice Chairman.
- Under Chesire's leadership at the Kenya Sugar Board, sugar production increased by 76%, supporting approximately 250,000 direct jobs and nearly 6 million livelihoods.
- As Chairman, Chesire will oversee the recruitment of a new Executive Director for the ISO and will be instrumental in shaping global sugar trade policy and rewriting the ISO Constitution.
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