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Kakamega County Governor Wycliffe Oparanya says controlling sugar firms will entail buying a stake in the companies. [PHOTO: MOSES OMUSULA]
By BRYAN TUMWA
Western, Kenya: County governments of Kakamega and Bungoma want a stake in the privatisation process of major sugar factories in the region. The county government of Kakamega wants a role in the management of Mumias Sugar Company (MSC) while Bungoma County wants to be given a chance to buy shares in Nzoia Sugar Company when it is privatised.
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