State must come to Chemelil’s rescue

Reports that Chemelil Sugar Company is on the brink of collapse over a Sh300 million debt are worrying and need solutions.

Media reports say farmers have stopped supplying the miller with cane. This is happening at a time when operations at Muhoroni are wanting, and less than a year since President Uhuru Kenyatta bailed out Mumias Sugar Company.

With Chemelil's production rates falling and reports that workers might soon be laid off, the Government should chip in before we experience the worst.

Should this issue not be checked, sugar prices are likely to rise and it will be a shame to buy imported sugar despite our country's ability to produce its own.

For stable economic growth, the Agriculture Cabinet secretary should engage relevant stakeholders to find permanent solutions to the problems.