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President William Ruto announced in his State of the Nation address that Kenya's sugar industry has made a breakthrough, with domestic production reaching 84,000 tonnes in July 2024, enough to meet and exceed the country's average monthly consumption of 40,000 tonnes. This surplus is attributed to initiatives such as subsidized fertilizers for sugarcane farmers, an expansion of sugarcane cultivation by an additional 500,000 acres, and efforts to streamline the industry. Ruto also highlighted the passing of a new sugar law to guide policy as Kenya aims for self-sufficiency and to become a sugar exporter.
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In his State of the Nation address, President William Ruto announced a breakthrough for the country’s sugar industry. The president announced that domestic sugar production in July 2024 reached 84,000 tonnes, exceeding the country’s average monthly consumption of 40,000 tonnes. This is the first time Kenya has produced sugar residue to meet domestic demand. President Ruto credited the achievement to a number of initiatives, including subsidized fertilizers for sugarcane farmers to boost crop yields. An additional 500,000 acres of land have been brought under sugarcane cultivation. Efforts to streamline the sugar industry have significantly improved production. He also signed a new sugar law, which will provide more policy guidance as the ...
Source: Vinanet
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