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Pres Ruto says Nzoia Sugar will be leased to a strategic investor

President William Ruto addressing Bungoma residents during his last day of the Western Kenya Development tour on Jan 24, 2025. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

President William Ruto has said Nzoia Sugar Company will re-advertise a bid for a strategic investor in a move to rescue the struggling miller.

Speaking in Bungoma town after commissioning the multi-million Soko Kubwa Market, the president emphasised the urgency of bringing on board new management to address years of mismanagement that have caused immense suffering for farmers and workers.

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