Western Kenyan leaders have stated that Mumias Sugar Company will resume full operations by the end of next month.

The leaders met with President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi on Saturday morning and agreed on a long-term solution to ensure the sugar company's cash-strapped operations and farmers' continued livelihoods.

In a subsequent press conference, the leaders stated they had also agreed on the framework for completing the Bukhungu International Stadium.

PHOTO | COURTESY mumias sugar

This includes immediate national and county government investment to ensure the stadium fulfills international standards to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 and the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.

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Other Western development priorities that have been considered include the construction of the Kakamega Level 6 teaching and referral hospital and extending the Kakamega airport.

“We’re aware of the Cabinet approval of Ksh.117 billion debts owed by 5 factories, which did not include Mumias Sugar. So one of the discussion points that we have agreed with the President is that he’s going to have a specific team to look into the debts of Mumias Sugar, but the most important thing is to ensure that the factory starts operations from December 1 so that farmers are paid once they deliver their sugarcane,” said Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.

“Today’s meeting focused on Mumias Sugar and we are quite pleased to announce to our people that from next month, they’ll be free to sell their sugarcane to Mumias Sugar, West Kenya, Nzoia etc.” added Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale