Bottomline: No matter how efficient Mumias is... it is hamstrung by the politicians who will curry favour with farmers over the shareholders... ruto wants to pay farmers 3,500/tonne for cane which means it is ALREADY uncompetitive vs imported (tax-free) sugar.
_____ Kill the ONLY profitable 'public' sugar firm. Then open the gates for imports riddled with corruption. The Kenya way.
Greedy when others are fearful,Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase WB
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett