Sugarcane farmers hail plan for annual bonus payout in reforms
Sugarcane farmers have welcomed the government’s plan to introduce annual bonus payments, similar to those for tea and coffee farmers. Announced by President William Ruto, the bonus will begin this month as part of efforts to reform and revamp Kenya’s sugar sector, which has faced significant challenges.
Sugarcane farmers have hailed the government’s plan for an annual bonus payment similar to that paid to their tea and coffee counterparts.
Currently, cane farmers are only compensated for the weight of sugarcane delivered. But as President William Ruto announced recently, beginning at the end of this month, they will receive bonus payments for the first time.
The President, who spoke during the Kakamega Governor’s Cup 2024 tournament at the Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega County earlier this week said the move is part of reforms aimed at revamping the once-thriving sugar sector.
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