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The government's decision to lease four state-owned sugar mills to private firms for 30 years has drawn mixed reactions. While officials say it's meant to revive the struggling sector, leaders like Raila Odinga and Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o have criticized the move as rushed and lacking transparency. Some Western Kenya leaders have also voiced doubts about the credibility of the selected investors.
LEASING OF STATE SUGAR MILLS SPARKS UPROAR
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