Sugar output jumps 22pc on improved weather, reforms
Government says zoning of sugar cane catchment areas has reduced cane poaching and improved planning by millers...
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Kenya's sugar production has surged by nearly 22% in the first five months of 2026, driven by increased cane deliveries and sector reforms. This boost strengthens the government's goal of transforming Kenya into a net sugar exporter.
- Domestic sugar production reached 348,143 tonnes, a significant increase from 285,418 tonnes in the same period last year.
- The rise is attributed to reforms implemented by President William Ruto's administration, including the Sugar Act 2024 and the leasing of four state-owned sugar mills.
- The revitalized sugar industry now supports an estimated 250,000 direct jobs and sustains nearly six million livelihoods.
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