President William Ruto urged to cede government stake in Mumias Sugar

Transfer the shares

"The president pledged to transfer the shares to the county government of Kakamega in the run-up to the elections. He must now actualise his promises," said the lawmaker.

According to Savula, relinquishing the shares will give the county a bigger say in the daily management and running of the sugar miller currently under the Uganda-based Sarrai Group.

"The county government will nominate a representative who will seat on the sugar firm's board immediately after the State transfers the shares to us," said Savula.

His sentiments were echoed by Governor Fernandes Barasa who said his administration was waiting for the national government to facilitate the transfer of shares to the devolved unit.