Kenya Sugar Board

The Kenya Sugar Board invites qualified applicants to apply for additional Field Enumerator positions for the upcoming Grower Representative Elections exercise.

Applications are strictly limited to applicants residing in, or adequately familiar with, the wards listed below.

ELIGIBLE WARDS AND COUNTIES

Kisumu County
• Awasi/Onjiko
• Ahero
• Miwani
• Masogo/Nyang’oma

Narok County
• Keyian
• Kilgoris Central
• Lolgorian
• Shankoe

Busia County
• Kingandole
• Namboboto
• Bukhayo East
• Bukhayo West
• Chakol South
• Chakol North
• Amukura East
• Amukura West

Nandi County
• Sangalo/Kebulonik
• Chepterwai
• Kapkangani
• Kabujoi
• Chemilil/Chemase
• Songhor/Soba
• Kapsimotwa

Kakamega County
• Chevaywa
• Butsotso South
• Bunyala Central
• Shamberere
• East Kabras

Migori County
• East Kanyamkago
• West Kanyamkago
• South Kanyamkago
• Kwabwai
• Gem West

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Must be 21 years and above
• Must own an Android smartphone
• Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus)
• Good communication skills
• Strong knowledge of the local area

Applications should be submitted online through:
https://mkulimaonboard.go.ke/recruitment

Full recruitment criteria may be accessed here:
https://mkulimaonboard.go.ke/resources/enumerator-recruitment-criteria.pdf

Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 13th May 2026 at 00:00 midnight.

Disclaimer:
The application process is completely free of charge. Applicants are advised not to make any payment to any individual or organisation.

All applicants, whether successful or unsuccessful, will receive feedback from the Kenya Sugar Board regarding the status of their application.

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Kenya Sugar Board denies claims harmful sugar worth Ksh1.5B was released into local market In a statement issued on Tuesday after appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, the regulator said allegations that “harmful sugar” had been distributed locally were false.

The Chairman of the International Sugar Organization(ISO) and CEO of the Kenya Sugar Board, Mr. Jude Chesire, joined the Board of the East Africa Sugar Industries Association (EASIA) in Arusha for a high-level meeting aimed at advancing the performance, expansion, and diversification of the sugar industry across the region.
The meeting was chaired by the Director General of the Sugar Board of Tanzania, Prof. Kenneth Bengesi, on behalf of Uganda’s Jim Kabeho.
In his remarks, Mr. Chesire emphasized the urgency of strengthened regional collaboration to boost productivity and enhance East Africa’s competitiveness in the global sugar market. He highlighted the industry’s critical role as an economic pillar and noted that coordinated efforts are key to addressing market distortions, climate variability, and intensifying global competition.
Discussions were anchored on a comprehensive agenda that covered country progress on expansion and diversification, harmonization of regulatory frameworks to improve investment and market efficiency, enhanced collaboration in sugar research and training, updates on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) negotiations and regional tariff structures, as well as analysis of sugar imports into the East African Community market.
The EASIA Board meeting marks a significant milestone in driving innovation, promoting value addition, and strengthening a more resilient, competitive, and diversified sugar industry across East Africa.

The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) led by CEO Jude Chesire was honored to host the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, chaired by Hon. Dr. John Mutunga, at Sukari Plaza, Nairobi for a high-level oversight visit.

Led by the Committee’s mandate under Standing Order 216, this visit reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthening accountability, transparency, and the effective implementation of reforms in the sugar sector.

Key deliberations focused on:

Sugar Act 2024 Implementation: Reviewing our progress in operationalizing the new legislative framework to modernize the sector.

Farmer Welfare: Addressing the resolution of outstanding payment arrears to ensure our farmers remain the priority.

Sector Transformation: Discussing the transition to a bioeconomy, including ethanol production and co-generation to enhance sustainability.

Institutional Governance: Evaluating regulatory compliance and the status of ongoing cane development programs.

We remain committed to collaborating with our legislative leaders to build a more resilient, transparent, and profitable sugar industry for all stakeholders.

Happy Labour Day!!

March Sugar Market Newsletter

This Month’s Sugar Newsletter unpacks the latest statistics on production, imports, and market performance—giving you a clear, data-driven view of where the industry stands and where it’s headed.
Stay informed, stay ahead.

NEW SUGARCANE PRICE

*KENYA SETS SUGARCANE PRICE AT KSH 5,500 PER TONNE AFTER GOVERNMENT STRIKES BALANCE BETWEEN FARMERS AND MILLERS*

The government has revised the minimum sugarcane price from KSh 5,750 to KSh 5,500 per tonne, following extensive consultations aimed at balancing farmer earnings, miller sustainability and prevailing market realities as sugar production rises across the country.

In a directive issued by the Kenya Sugar Board on April 24, 2026, all millers were instructed to immediately implement the new price and ensure prompt payments to farmers.

The decision was reached after deliberations by the 4th Interim Sugarcane Pricing Committee, which reviewed current market conditions and consulted key industry players.

Sources familiar with the discussions indicated that some millers had pushed for the price to be reduced further to KSh 5,000 per tonne, arguing that rising production costs and falling sugar prices were squeezing their margins.

However, after careful consideration, the government settled on KSh 5,500 per tonne to protect farmers from a steep reduction while still responding to changing market dynamics.

The review comes as Kenya records improved sugar production in 2026, with increased cane availability and higher factory output boosting sugar supply in the market.

The reopening of four previously dormant state-owned sugar factories that were leased to private operators has further increased production, resulting in more sugar being supplied locally.

With higher production, market forces of demand and supply have pushed sugar prices down.

Previously, a 50kg bag of sugar was retailing at approximately KSh 7,000, which informed the earlier cane price of KSh 5,750 per tonne.

Today, sugar prices have dropped to between KSh 6,000 and KSh 6,100, making it necessary to review raw material costs to ensure the industry remains viable.

Industry stakeholders note that if the cost of procuring raw materials remains too high while sugar prices continue falling, millers could struggle to sustain operations.

Even after the revision, Kenya still pays farmers significantly better than neighbouring countries.

Farmers in Tanzania earn approximately KSh 4,900 per tonne, while those in Uganda receive about KSh 4,500 per tonne.

The comparison reinforces the government’s position that Kenyan farmers are not being exploited but are instead receiving some of the most competitive rates in the region.

The move is part of wider reforms being spearheaded by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe to revive the sugar sector, strengthen mill operations and ensure long-term sustainability for both farmers and investors.

Officials say the ultimate goal remains building a stable sugar industry where farmers earn fairly, factories remain operational and Kenya reduces reliance on sugar imports.

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