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 politicising the process. Speaking at 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 one year due to reduced yields of cane.