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January 13, 2026
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Arsonists set Chemelil’s sugarcane plantations on fire

Arsonists set Chemelil’s sugarcane plantations on fire

The fire spread across several blocks and destroyed nearly 30 hectares of cane...

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Police in Muhoroni sub-county are investigating an arson attack at the Chemelil Sugar Factory, where unknown individuals set fire to over 30 hectares of sugarcane plantations. The incident, which began around 1 pm on Monday, involved mature and immature cane fields.

  • Over 30 hectares of sugarcane plantations were destroyed.
  • The incident occurred at Chemelil Sugar Factory.
  • Police noted that windy conditions contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, affecting four blocks of mature cane and one block of immature cane.

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