Bungoma County elected leaders have slammed the alleged Kenya Kwanza government’s plan to privatise Nzoia sugar company miller, claiming that it is the only company on which residents in the western region rely.
Instead, the leaders, led by area governor Kenneth Lusaka, have urged the government to cancel all debts, pay farmers, and install new machinery.
The Leaders through a press conference said the Privatisation move was ill-advised and cane farmers stand to lose.
Lusaka called for a structured engagement as far as privatization is concerned.
“The process should not be done in a hurry because the interests of farmers might not be catered for,” said Lusaka.
Kabuchai legislature on his part appealed to President William Ruto to consider handing over the cash-strapped factory to Bungoma county Government instead of selling it.
Bungoma Senator David Wakoli, Woman MP Catherine Wambilianga, MPs John Makali, and Didmus Barasa, vowed to ensure no one takes over the sugar miller warning of “serious consequences”.
The leader’s stance was echoed by farmers and church leaders, who stated that citizens in the western region are facing economic hardship as a result of the failure of Miller companies.
