Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on strategic investors to step in and help revitalize the struggling Nzoia Sugar Company. During his address at the Nyanza International Investment Conference in Kisumu County, the Governor highlighted the urgent need for investment to tackle the mismanagement that has long plagued the company, leaving farmers in financial distress.
“We need strategic partners to come and invest in the sugar sector. Nzoia Sugar, for instance, requires an immediate investor and proper management to address the long-standing challenges that have caused immense suffering for farmers,” Governor Lusaka stated.
The Governor, also Vice Chair of the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), emphasized the critical role that investment can play in rejuvenating the sugar industry and improving the livelihoods of the farmers who rely on it. The conference, a significant platform for regional networking, aims to foster investment, and open doors for counties to attract funding and unlock economic opportunities in the region.
The Nyanza International Investment Conference, which spanned three days, brought together key figures including Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Cabinet Secretaries, Governors, Principal Secretaries, and other industry leaders. The event served as an essential gathering for discussing regional economic strategies and partnerships, with a focus on enhancing collaboration across counties to build infrastructure, particularly inter-county road networks, which are crucial for boosting regional trade and development.
