A planned strike by sugarcane plantation workers in Kenya was temporarily suspended after the government promised a Sh1 billion partial payment of outstanding wages. This offers short-term relief, but long-standing grievances over unpaid salaries and benefits remain.

• The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) called off the strike following a meeting with Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Paul Rono.
• The total amount owed in delayed salaries and unpaid benefits to sugar sector workers is Sh10.8 billion.
• The government pledged to release Sh1 billion before the festive season, with further payments planned starting January 2026, and the full amount cleared by June 30, 2026.