Sucrose-rich Chinese sugarcane variety that matures in seven months on verge of replacing ‘lazy-man’s’ variety in western Kenya
Crevation International Limited Marketing Manager Penina Karimi observed that with proper land preparation, choice of the right varieties, and good market planning, sugarcane cultivation in Kenya can provide steady income and attractive returns.
‘Kenya’s sugar factories squander industrial waste that can produce 300mw of clean energy’
Eng Gumbo pointed out that the biggest impediment is the unfavourable power purchase agreements (PPAs) currently offered by Kenya Power, which do not reflect the cost of production or the investment required to modernise factories.
