Sifuna Condemns Nzoia Sugar Deal as Daylight Robbery

Nzoia Sugar Handover Sparks Outrage: Senator Sifuna Denounces 'Daylight Robbery' in Bungoma. Western Kenya MPs are protesting the transfer of Nzoia Sugar Company, prompting a strong response from Senator Sifuna of Nairobi. Sifuna, himself a sugarcane farmer, asserts the process lacks transparency and is detrimental to the community. "Apart from stealing Nzoia Sugar Company, you want to steal that land. WE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU!" he declared, highlighting his personal investment and the Bungoma community's reliance on the sugar industry. He demands an open and transparent process, involving all stakeholders, to ensure a fair resolution. The situation underscores the ongoing tension surrounding land ownership and economic development in the region. The MPs' concerns emphasize the importance of community involvement in decisions affecting their livelihoods.