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Ray of hope for sugarcane farmers as Soin sugar factory revival takes shape

Members of the clergy lead prayers during the groundbreaking ceremony for the revival of the Soin Sugar Factory on June 21, 2024. [Nikko Tanui, Standard]

Sugarcane farmers along the Kericho and Kisumu county borders are staring at better times following the Sh2.5 billion revival of the Soin Sugar Factory in Soliat Ward, Kericho County.

The development is also a major boost for the industry that is beginning to come out of the woods after several years of controversies.

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