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August 10, 2026
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Sifuna vows to crush sugar cartels in Western

Sifuna vows to crush sugar cartels in Western

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi has intensified its push for support in Western Kenya, vowing to dismantle sugar cartels and reverse collapse of the region’s sugar industry...

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, leading the Linda Mwananchi movement, has vowed to dismantle sugar cartels and reverse policies he blames for the collapse of the sugar industry in Western Kenya. He made these pronouncements during a three-day tour of Kakamega County, targeting voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • Sifuna pledged to pursue sugar cartels and corrupt individuals, stating that a Linda Mwananchi government would not tolerate corruption.
  • Key figures involved include Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, President William Ruto, and leaders like Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who declared their support.
  • Sifuna also criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to honor promises to sugarcane farmers and highlighted the detrimental impact of sugar imports on the region's economy, specifically mentioning the Mumias Sugar Company.

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