Cane farmers back Kagwe’s sugar board election postponement
Cane farmers from western Kenya have welcomed the decision by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe to postpone the sugar board directors’ elections that was slated 5th September until further notice, citing pending court cases. Speaking outside the Busia law courts, the farmers, led by Monica Mong’ala, Geoffrey Etiang’ and Hamis Mumia, said the court petitions […] The post Cane farmers back…
Cane farmers in western Kenya have welcomed Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe's decision to delay the sugar board directors' elections, which were originally scheduled for September 5th, indefinitely. The farmers, led by Monica Mong'ala, Geoffrey Etiang' and Hamis Mumia, expressed their support during a press conference outside Busia law courts.
The farmers argued that pending court cases are essential in determining the eligibility of candidates aspiring to hold director positions. They pointed out that some candidates had been removed from the electoral list, casting doubt on the fairness and credibility of the upcoming election. Consequently, the farmers are urging the Ministry of Agriculture and all relevant stakeholders to ensure the election process is conducted in a fair, transparent, and inclusive manner once the court matters are resolved.
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