President Ruto slams opponents of Sugar companies leasing plans

President William Ruto says no revisions will be undertaken on the leasing of four sugar mills, accusing a section of leaders of politicizing the process. Speaking at the state house, Nairobi, the president said he had dismantled what he said were cartels holding the country’s sugar sector hostage, taking pride in reviving the sector. However, a recent report has projected a decline in sugar production over the next year due to reduced yields of cane.