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Counties now want major stake in privatisation of sugar millers

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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