US EditionKenya: Govt Halts Sugarcane Milling in Western Region Amid Shortage
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Govt closes sugar mills in Western region for 3 months
The government has announced the temporary closure of five sugar mills in the western region, effective July 11, 2025, for three months. According to a notice by the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) dated July 7, 2025, the closure targets key millers in Western Kenya, including Nzoia Sugar Company, Butali Sugar Mills, West Kenya Sugar Company […]
Kenya Sugar Factories Shut Down as Tea Output Drop
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has ordered a three-month shutdown of sugar factories in Western Kenya starting July 14, 2025, citing a severe shortage of mature sugarcane that has led to significant losses for farmers. The directive, affecting key mills like Mumias, Nzoia, Butali, Busia, and West Kenya in counties such as Bungoma, Kakamega, and […] Source
Nairobi: The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has announced the suspension of milling operations in the lower and upper western sugarcane producing regions for three months due to a severe shortage of mature sugarcane, local media reported.Acting CEO Jude Chesire said in an official statement that the decision was taken after extensive consultations with stakeholders. It aims to protect farmers and the sugar sector from continued losses caused by crushin…
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