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Sugarcane farmers in Mumias to get Sh17m payout

Mumias Sugar Company in Kakamega county. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Sugarcane farmers affiliated with Mumias Sugar Company in Kakamega county will receive millions of shillings withheld by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) over dormant accounts.

In a letter dated January 23 from the industry regulator addressed to the current management of the miller, the authority has committed to releasing Sh17.2 million owed to more than 500 farmers.

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