Kenyan Senator Accuses Ruto of Favoring Billionaire in Sugar Company Deal

Kenya: Senator Slams Ruto Over Nzoia Sugar Deal The leasing of the Nzoia Sugar Company to billionaire Jaswant Rai has sparked outrage in Kenya. A senator, speaking at a press conference, directly accused President William Ruto of favoring Rai, questioning the transparency of the international tender process. "It is difficult for me to accept that in the entire world, there are only two or three families that can run sugar mills in Kenya," the senator stated, highlighting the limited competition in the bidding process. The senator's concerns suggest a potential conflict of interest, undermining the fairness and integrity of the tender. Rai's business dealings have been under scrutiny previously, adding to the controversy surrounding this deal. The opposition is calling for a full investigation into the matter, demanding greater accountability and transparency from the government.