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.