“The national government has been talking about privatising sugar millers, including Sony Sugar in my county. But in my view, I would like Sony to be left to Migori County farmers or the county government to run so that we can turn it around. Obado said his county is betting on improved sugar cane pricing and falling production costs to improve earnings in the sugar sub-sector. “We had agreed on a formula on which sugar cane farmers were to be paid. “I have constantly been reminding the sugar millers and consulting with the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Willy Bett to ensure the formula is implemented,” he added.

Source: Standard Digital February 11, 2017 21:00 UTC