CORD leader Raila Odinga has challenged President Uhuru Kenyatta’s commitment to reviving local sugar industries.
The opposition leader has faulted an agreement signed between Kenya and Uganda that will allow cheaper Ugandan sugar into the Kenyan market.
“This deal on sugar is sour. It comes at a time Kenya’s leading sugar manufacturer Mumias Sugar is struggling to get back on its feet. Sugar cane farmers across the country are equally struggling as a result of lack of payments,” said Mr. Odinga.
Raila also questioned a deal that will allow cheaper Kenyan beef and dairy products to the Uganda market.
He expressed doubt on the capacity of Kenya Co-operative Creameries and the Kenya Meat Commission to deliver.
"It is therefore unclear who this deal is meant to benefit in Kenya. The deal therefore seems dangerous and reckless.” He noted.
The former prime minister challenged President Kenyatta to make public the entire content of the trade agreement signed with Uganda for scrutiny on how the Kenyan workers, farmers and tax payers stand to benefit, the Standard reports.
He further took a swipe at the government to equally make public all similar deals signed with other countries.
Odinga’s remarks come in the backdrop of President Kenyatta’s three day State visit to Uganda.
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