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Governor Barasa calls for more funds to revive the sugar sector, welcomes Sh1.9b to sector

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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa. [File, Standard]

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has welcomed the allocation of Sh1.7 billion by the national government towards the sugar sub-sector stating it a commitment by the state to revive the ailing sub-sector.

Speaking during the Western Region Branch Agricultural Show of Kenya at Showground in Kakamega town, Governor Barasa said the allocation is a reprieve to farmers but more funds are required in the sub-sector.

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