Govt to Release KSh1 Billion to End Workers Strike

The government has further assured that it will release Ksh9 billion more within the course of the year, to ensure that the grievances of the workers are well addressed...

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Sugar workers in Kenya have called off their strike after the Ministry of Agriculture pledged to release KSh 1 billion within 14 days to address unpaid salaries and terminal benefits. The strike, which began on January 29, affected operations at several state-owned sugar factories.

The Ministry of Agriculture committed to paying KSh 1 billion in outstanding arrears to workers at Muhoroni, Nzoia, Sony, and Chemelil Sugar Factories.
The total owed to current and former staff is KSh 10.8 billion, with the remaining KSh 9 billion to be settled through future budgets.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe met with the Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) to resolve the dispute on February 2.

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