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Farmers protest against cane poaching and delayed pay

Cane farmers contracted by Mumias and Nzoia sugar companies protest against alleged cane poaching and delayed payment at Harambee market in Matungu constituency yesterday. [PHOTO: TITUS OTEBA/STANDARD]

Hundreds of farmers contracted by Nzoia and Mumias sugar companies yesterday poured onto the streets protesting against cane poaching.

And growers contracted by Mumias Sugar Company complained that the miller often delayed their payments and got cane from Nzoia Sugar Belt, which was promptly paid for.

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