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'Happy' farmers call for legalising, sustainability of sugarcane bonus

President William Ruto with sugarcane farmes during the launch of the issuance of bonuses in Mumias, Kakamega County on Jan 20, 2025. [PCS]

A week ago, what started as hope after 15,000 farmers supplying sugarcane to Mumias Sugar Company were awarded a Sh150 million bonus payment, sparked debate for a week as questions mount about its genuineness, legitimacy, and sustainability.

The Sunday Standard visited cane farmers in Kakamega, Bungoma, and Busia to ascertain the claims that have stirred excitement from farmers as a game changer in reviving the sector.

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