The Kenyan government has announced significant progress in the revival of its sugar sector, with four key mills resuming operations. This marks a major step in restoring an industry plagued by mismanagement and debt, aiming to improve farmers' livelihoods and achieve self-sufficiency.

• Chemelil Sugar Factory, along with Sony, Nzoia, and Muhoroni mills, have restarted operations.
• Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh confirmed that farmers are now being paid KES 5,750 per tonne every seven days.
• The government is addressing challenges including inadequate cane supply by introducing 27 new cane varieties and tackling issues like cane poaching and illegal sugar smuggling.
• Dr. Ronoh assured sugar workers that KES 1.9 billion in salary arrears, which have been audited, will be settled.