Cane farmers back Kagwe’s sugar board election postponement

Cane farmers from Western Kenya have welcomed the decision by Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe to postpone the sugar board directors’ elections...

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Cane farmers in western Kenya have backed Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe's decision to postpone the sugar board directors' elections, originally scheduled for September 5th, due to ongoing court cases.

The elections have been postponed indefinitely until pending court petitions are resolved.
Cane farmers, represented by individuals like Monica Mong’ala, Geoffrey Etiang, and Hamis Mumia, are concerned about the eligibility of candidates and the fairness of the process.
Farmers are urging the Ministry of Agriculture and stakeholders to ensure a transparent and inclusive electoral process following the conclusion of legal matters.

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