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December 24, 2025
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Sugarcane workers suspend strike sfter Govt promises Sh1bn partial payment

Sugarcane workers suspend strike sfter Govt promises Sh1bn partial payment

KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 24 – A planned strike by sugarcane plantation workers that was scheduled for this week has been temporarily suspended after last-minute Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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A planned strike by Kenyan sugarcane plantation workers was suspended after the government promised a Sh1 billion partial payment of their Sh10.8 billion in outstanding salaries and benefits. The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) temporarily called off the industrial action following a meeting with Principal Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Paul Rono.

  • KUSPAW agreed to suspend the strike after the government pledged to release Sh1 billion as a partial payment before the festive season.
  • The total amount owed to both current and former employees in the sugar sector stands at Sh10.8 billion.
  • The government, through the PS and Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, committed to clearing the full amount by June 30, 2026.
  • KUSPAW warned that failure to honor these commitments would lead to renewed industrial action.

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