CANE farmers from Muhoroni and Nyando Sub-counties want Miwani weighbridge opened to address cases of farmer’s exploitation by private millers. Kenya Sugarcane Growers Association Secretary General Richard Ogendo accused private millers for exploiting farmers in the county. The farmers particularly took issue with Kibos and Allied Sugar Company for paying farmers Sh 3,400 instead of 3,500 per tonne. Ogendo said farmers have raised concern over the standards of the weighbridge that is used by Kibos Sugar Company. He said the company has rescaled the weighbridge downwards making farmers to lose...
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