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Mumias Sugar: Once thriving giant that became victim of its success and history

Poor, illiterate farmers were duped into surrendering their share certificates for a song to people from Nairobi, receiving only one shilling for a share worth Sh60 -- this was only the beginning

Nothing represented the good times for Mumias Sugar Company more than it’s football team.

Their stadium at Mumias Complex was one of the best in the country. The grounds were impeccable. The grounds men were always well groomed on match day.

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