It is the first time farmers are receiving the annual pay.
The bonus is intended to help farmers who are crucial to Kenya's agricultural economy just like those in the tea and coffee sub sectors.
President William Ruto tries his hand at harvesting sugarcane in Mumias, Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS
President William Ruto commenced his development tour of the western region by launching the issuance of bonuses for sugarcane farmers at the Mumias Sugar Company.
It is the first time farmers are receiving the annual pay.
Speaking during a past event, Ruto stated that the bonus is part of a government initiative to revitalize the sugar sector.
President William Ruto harvests sugarcane at a farm in Mumias, Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS Deputy President Kindiki Kithure (left), Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretaries Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture) in Mumias, Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe (centre) explains as President William Ruto and other leaders gesture during an event in Mumias, Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS President William Ruto with Mumias East MP Peter Salasya when he arrived in the county for the launch of the issuance of bonuses for sugarcane farmers on January 20, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto with a farmer during a visit to a farm in Mumias, Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS President William Ruto with his Deputy Kithure Kindiki and Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at a sugarcane farm in Mumias, Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS President William Ruto is received by leaders at Mumias Sugar Factory on January 20, 2025/PCS
