Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura claimed that the Ksh 150 million sugarcane bonus awarded to farmers came directly from Mumias Sugar Company and not from state coffers.
Through a post on X, Dr. Isaac Mwaura emphasized that the company is thriving once again, with farmers receiving their sugar bonus for the first time in recent history.
He hailed this development as a turning point for the farmers, stating that the government has fulfilled its promise of “pesa mfukoni” (money in the pocket).
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Dr. Isaac Mwaura during a past media presser. Photo: Tuko Source: X
He highlighted that the sugar reforms have written off a Ksh 117 billion debt accumulated over 40 years, reviving factories back to profitability and pushing direct benefits to the farmers on the ground.
However, blogger Cyprian Nyakundi has raised concerns about the veracity of these claims.
In a post titled “Fact Check: Ignore Propaganda from @SpokespersonGoK,” Nyakundi argues that there are no financial statements to support Mwaura’s assertions.
He urges the public to question the government’s narrative and seek transparency in the financial dealings of Mumias Sugar Company.
Govt Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura delivers a keynote speech in Eldoret. Photo: The Star Source: Instagram
Nyakundi’s post has sparked a debate on social media, with many users demanding evidence to back up the government’s claims.
The lack of financial statements has led to skepticism, with critics accusing the government of using propaganda to paint a rosy picture of the sugar industry’s recovery.
As the discussion continues, it remains to be seen whether the government will provide the necessary documentation to substantiate its claims.
Isaac Mwaura
For now, the public is left to navigate the conflicting narratives and decide for themselves what to believe.
All the same, the development comes just hours after President William Ruto ended his 6-day tour of Western region tour where he launched new development projects and inspected the ongoing ones. But the tour wasnt short of political tides. In many occasions, the Head of State castigated his former DP Rigathi Gachagua.
