The Orange Democratic Movement leader, Raila Odinga has once again been linked with the woes of Mumis Sugar.
Addressing people at Matungu, Kakamega, Deputy President, William Ruto, linked Raila Odinga and Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero to the financial crisis facing Mumias Sugar Company.
Ruto said that the Nairobi Governor had allowed the former prime minister to get loans from the sugar miller when he was the chief executive.
“Mr Kidero should tell his friend (Raila) to repay the debts he owes the sugar factory so that farmers who are suffering due to financial difficulties and poor management of the factory in the past can be paid their money,” he said.
The DP announced that the government was ready to release additional funds to bail out the factory after a new chief executive is hired within the next one month and its restructuring completed.
“The Jubilee administration has released more than Sh3 billion to help revive Mumias Sugar and done everything possible to ensure the miller does not face collapse,” said Mr Ruto.