Sugar workers have suspended a nationwide strike after the Government agreed to release KSh1 billion within two weeks to settle salary arrears and terminal benefits owed to factory employees.
The strike, which affected Muhoroni, Nzoia, Sony and Chemelil sugar factories, was triggered by unpaid dues amounting to KSh10.8 billion. Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe said the arrears are a government obligation and will be cleared through a Supplementary Budget, subject to parliamentary approval.
Unions said they will monitor the release of funds, warning that workers remain under financial strain as the government moves to stabilise the sugar sector.