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Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and President William Ruto. [PPS]

The government will write off Mumias Sugar and Nzoia Sugar company debts as part of a major bailout plan.

According to President William Ruto, the government will identify a strategic investor who will revive Mumias and return the once blue-chip firm to profitability.

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