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William Ruto hints at kicking Ugandan investor out of Mumias

President William Ruto speaks at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kakamega on December 9, 2022. [Michael Mute, Standard]

President William Ruto has hinted at the government bailing out cash-strapped Mumias Sugar Company by writing off its debts and bringing in a new investor to replace Sarrai Group from Uganda.

Addressing leaders and residents from Western Kenya at Kakamega State Lodge on Thursday, Dr Ruto said he had promised to revive the sugar sector and time was of the essence.

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