This archive report was first published on 7 August 2020.
On August 3, 2020, Agriculture CS Peter Munya issued a gazette notice revoking the appointment of Buzeki from the board of Chemelil Sugar Company, based in Nyando, Kisumu County.
The move is part of the government's efforts to revive the sugar sector, which has been struggling due to various challenges.
As part of the revival process, the government has already published the sugar sector regulations and is in the process of strengthening the legal framework to anchor sector reforms.
On July 16, 2020, CS Munya dissolved Nzoia Sugar Mills, Chemelil Sugar, and Sony Sugar, along with their company boards, paving the way for the companies to be leased out to private investors.
Former Webuye MP Joash Wamang'oli, who served as the chairman of Nzoia Sugar Company, and former Migori MP Owino Likowa of Sony Sugar were also booted from their positions.
The move has been welcomed by sugarcane stakeholders in the region, led by the Secretary-General of Kenya Sugarcane Growers Association, Richard Ogendo.
Following the announcement, Kenya Association of Sugarcane and Allied Products (Kasap) Chair Atyang' Atiang' called on the Interior ministry to offer security to the premises to prevent vandalism.
