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Why Busia sugarcane farmers are angry

President William Ruto harvests sugar cane during the launch of the issuance of bonuses for sugarcane farmers in Mumias, Kakamega County. [PHOTO SUSAN MYAMASEGE/ PCS. 20/1/2025]

A section of sugarcane farmers in Busia County are staring at huge losses following Kenya Sugar Board's (KSB) directive to suspend milling for the next three months.

KSB said the temporary closure of sugar factories in Western Kenya starting July 14 was due to a severe shortage of mature sugarcane. The directive affects seven factories in Western region.

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