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Court okays leasing of four state-owned sugar firms 

Nzoia Sugar Company

The entrance to Nzoia Sugar Company in Bungoma County.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The Ministry of Agriculture had invited bids for the leasing of the public sector controlled sugar companies in January last year.
  • Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that there was public participation before the advertisement and the government did not offend any law. 



The High Court has cleared the way for leasing of four state-owned sugar companies after dismissing a petition challenging the process.

Justice Chacha Mwita dismissed the petition by Martin Nyongesa Barasa saying the government’s plan did not violate the constitution as alleged.