Struggle to Surplus”: Kenya’s Sugar Sector Rebounds with 66% Production Surge Under President William Ruto’s Reforms

 

“Struggle to Surplus” is drawing national attention as Kenya’s sugar sector records a remarkable turnaround, with recent data showing a 66% increase in sugar production from 490,000 to 815,000 metric tonnes.

Farmer incomes have also risen sharply, growing from Ksh. 50 billion to Ksh. 90 billion. These gains are largely credited to President William Ruto’s agricultural reforms, which are being hailed for revitalizing the sugar industry and transforming rural livelihoods.

Independent assessments back the progress, with analysts attributing the surge to a combination of targeted policy interventions, institutional restructuring, and expanded farmer support.

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The income boost is especially significant for Kenya’s sugar belt, where communities have long endured declining yields and systemic mismanagement.

As the country continues its push for food security and sustainable agribusiness, the recovery of the sugar sector stands as a powerful symbol of reform-driven success and a renewed sense of hope for smallholder farmers.