Kenya exits COMESA sugar safeguard after 24 years
In a statement issued on Saturday, Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) CEO Jude Chesire said the safeguard, which lapsed on November 30, 2025, had achieved its purpose and that the country was now ready to compet.....
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Kenya has officially exited the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, signaling a significant shift for its sugar industry. This move, which concluded a reform cycle, indicates the country's readiness for regional market competition.
The safeguard formally lapsed on November 30, 2025, with the CEO of the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), Jude Chesire, stating it achieved its purpose.
Chesire emphasized that the industry now focuses on competitiveness, value addition, and diversification, rather than protection.
Sugar production has increased by 76%, from 472,773 metric tonnes in 2022 to 815,454 metric tonnes currently, though imports will continue to supplement local supply.
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