How release of impounded sugar is causing cane farmers losses

Demonstrators in Kakamega town in June, when they protested against sugar barons. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Days after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) agreed to an out-of-court settlement on a tax dispute relating to imported sugar, a supply glut has hit the market.

Local millers are unable to offload their more expensive produce, with fears that the 40 million kilos could have long-term implications for the industry.