President Ruto Promises to Revive Sony Sugar

From president.go.ke and @StateHouseKenya

President William Ruto has pledged to restore Sony Sugar Company, Migori, to profitability as part of the government’s broader efforts to revitalise the sector.

The president explained that the government will adopt a strategy similar to the Mumias Sugar Company recovery plan to modernise Sony Sugar and enhance its efficiency.

He said a new management team will be appointed, with a clear mandate to prioritise the interests of cane farmers at the core of the company’s operations.

The President spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alara Nyambija Livestock Training Institute in Awendo, Migori County, which will support livestock farming.

He also launched the Migori Last Mile Connectivity Project, which will connect 25,000 households to power by December and cost KSh1.9 billion.

In Rongo, he inspected the construction of Riosir Market, which will accommodate more than 300 traders. He also commissioned St Paul’s Rongo Mixed Day Secondary School.

President Ruto also launched the construction of the Muhuru Bay Pier in Nyatike Constituency, which will reduce fish harvest losses and boost earnings.

He said the government is harnessing Lake Victoria’s enormous potential, including fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and transportation, to spur growth, create jobs and reduce poverty.

The President also inspected the progress of construction works at the Oria modern market in Uriri Constituency.