Kwanza Member of Parliament Ferdinand Wanyonyi has thrown his weight behind the leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company, saying the move will help revive the struggling miller and significantly benefit sugarcane farmers and the broader economy.
Speaking at the launch of a tututom block at Liyavo Primary School, Wanyonyi said the leasing plan is a timely intervention that will restore the company’s operational capacity and ensure farmers receive better returns for their produce.
“We fully support the leasing of Nzoia Sugar. It is a step in the right direction that will help bring the company back to life and improve the livelihoods of farmers,” he said.
The legislator also emphasized the need to ensure that farmers supplying cane to the company are paid promptly, noting that delays in payment have historically discouraged production and deepened poverty in farming communities.
“Farmers must be paid on time. That is the only way to restore confidence in the sector and motivate them to increase productivity,” he added.
Wanyonyi assured school heads and parents that Parliament will push for the prompt release of the delayed capitation funds once it resumes session.
“In the next two weeks, when Parliament reopens, we will table a request to ensure capitation is disbursed without further delay,” he said.