This archive report was first published on 27 September 2019.
On September 27, 2019, the county assembly adopted a task force report recommending the county government's involvement in the revival of Mumias Sugar Company.
The report, titled 'The Protection of Public Assets in the wider Mumias region and the Revival of Mumias Sugar Company Limited,' was commissioned by Governor Wycliffe Oparanya on September 3, 2019.
The report highlighted the importance of the county government taking up operations of the struggling sugar firm to help revive it and safeguard the interests of sugarcane farmers and locals.
Ward reps unanimously approved the report, terming it as the gateway towards having the once-regional giant miller operational again.
Majority Chief Whip Dickson Ombayo moved the motion for adoption, highlighting the importance of the county government getting involved in the miller's affairs.
“Sugarcane farmers have borne the brunt of the collapse of the factory, which directly or indirectly, supported the livelihoods of millions of people and as the people's representative, we must support this report,” said Mr Ombayo.
The assembly's Leader of Majority Joel Ingoro and the Agriculture Committee chairperson Geoffrey Ommatera noted that good investment in the miller would raise the livelihood of residents and county revenue.
Once approved by the assembly, the county executive will start implementing recommendations of the report, including the establishment of a 'Oparanya-Inyingo Fund' to care for cane development and the appointment of a caretaker committee to oversee the implementation of proposals.
