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Blame cartels, rogue supermarkets on sugar shortage, says regulator

MUMIAS, KENYA: Cartels in the sugar sub-sector and rogue businessmen have been accused of creating an artificial sugar shortage in many parts of the country.

Local brands have been missing in supermarkets in Western Kenya. Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Kitale counties are among the worst hit counties.

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