No panic needed: Why Kenya’s sugar will stay on shelves
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 22 - As concerns grow over the cost of living, fears of rising sugar prices have unsettled many households. But regulators say there Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Despite concerns over rising costs, Kenya's sugar supply is secure, with regulators assuring no panic is necessary even after a challenging production period beginning in 2025 and extending into early 2026.
- Sugar production fell to 613,000 metric tonnes in 2025 from 815,000 metric tonnes the previous year, a decline attributed to a managed transition period.
- According to CEO Jude Chesire of the Kenya Sugar Board, the decline was expected and part of a process to protect farmers and allow cane to mature fully, leading to temporary factory closures.
- Four government-owned mills were transferred to private investors, receiving KSh12.5 billion in upgrades, contributing to reduced milling capacity during renovation but securing long-term production.
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The Kenyan government has confirmed that all outstanding payments to Mwea rice farmers have been fully settled, aligning with an agreement between farmers and the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). This was announced by Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Co-operative Society Managing Director Anthony Waweru. At the same time, a delegation of Chinese investors is visiting Kenya to explore investment opportunities in the country’s agricultural sector, emphasizing boosting food security. However, the Institute of Public Finance (IPF), a Kenyan think tank, has issued a warning that reduced funding for the agricultural sector could impede its growth. Separately, regulators have assured that Kenya's sugar supply is secure despite a challenging production period beginning in 2025.
