Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri convened a press briefing on March 4, 2019, to address outstanding payments to sugar farmers. The event featured prominent figures such as African Union High Representative for Infrastructure Development Raila Odinga, Privatization Commission Chairman Paul Otuoma, National Assembly Minority Whip Mohamed Junet, and MP Seme James Nyikal.
The meeting focused on resolving financial obligations within the sugar industry, with officials emphasizing collaborative efforts to stabilize operations. Kiunjuri's engagement with stakeholders highlighted ongoing initiatives to address systemic challenges affecting farmers and industry participants.
Representatives from various sectors participated in the discussion, underscoring the importance of coordinated action to ensure timely payments and maintain industry functionality. The gathering reflected broader efforts to strengthen agricultural value chains through multi-stakeholder dialogue.
