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Parliament will formally approve the required funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing the meeting, CS Kagwe acknowledged the difficulties endured by workers and apologized for delays, citing fiscal constraints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized that the arrears are obligations of the Government of Kenya, arising from the sector transition process, and not liabilities of private millers currently leasing and operating the factories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs Government, we accept responsibility for these debts. The arrears are owed by the Government, not private millers. We will push Parliament hard to resolve this matter conclusively through the Supplementary Budget so that the sugar sector is stabilized once and for all,\u201d CS Kagwe said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disruption\">Disruption <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>He cautioned that industrial action targeting third parties prolongs worker hardship, disrupts production, and undermines recovery efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kagwe also appealed to Members of Parliament, particularly from sugar-growing regions, to fast-track the required allocations while reiterating that government obligations must be resolved through budgetary processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KUSPAW General Secretary Francis Wangara welcomed the renewed Government commitment, noting that workers who exited service face severe challenges, including lack of housing, medical cover, and basic livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have agreed to suspend the strike in good faith as we monitor the release of funds and implementation of agreed milestones. Workers have suffered long enough, and this matter must now be resolved conclusively,\u201d Wangara said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The union also highlighted delayed remittance of union deductions, poor employment terms in some factories, non-compliance with transition arrangements, and alleged intimidation of union officials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These issues have been noted for urgent follow-up with millers and investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KSB CEO Jude Chesire affirmed continued engagement with all stakeholders and urged stability to allow factories to operate and generate revenues needed to sustain the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CS Kagwe condemned destruction of property, intimidation, and other unlawful acts, while reaffirming that peaceful demonstrations remain protected by law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sugar factory workers suspend nationwide strike after Government commits to clearing Sh10.8B in arrears and terminal benefits in phased 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