×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Governor Ranguma says county to buy sugar firms during sale by State

Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma during the Second Devolution Conference at the Kisumu Labour College, April 22, 2015. [Photo/Paul Mutua/STANDARD]

The county government of Kisumu now wants to purchase the three sugar factories in the region that the national government wants to privatise.

Governor Jack Ranguma said his government was ready to take over Miwani, Muhoroni and Chemelil sugar factories. "We are committed to ensuring that these assets are fully owned by our farmers and not people from other counties," said Mr Ranguma.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902