Kenya: Privatization Revives Nzoia Sugar, Promises Timely Payments for Farmers, Wetangula Says

Kenya: Privatization Revives Nzoia Sugar, Promises Timely Payments for Farmers, Wetangula Says

Nairobi -- The resurgence of Nzoia Sugar Company is giving new hope to farmers and revitalising Bungoma's local economy, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has said.

Kenya: Nzoia Sugar privatisation boosting farmer payments, says Wetang’ula

The privatisation of Nzoia Sugar Company has led to faster cane payments, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula said while defending the government’s move, People Daily reported. Wetang’ula made the remarks while addressing worshippers during Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Kongoli, Kanduyi Constituency, on February 1. He said the area forms part of the Nzoia sugar belt and urged residents to disregard criticism of the …