Nzoia Sugar company. [Photo/File]

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Nzioa Sugar company is set for a two weeks closure as the factory takes up to minor repairs.

Company acting MD Michael Kulundu yesterday said their goal is to restore efficiency and fast-track recovery. He said the annual maintenance scheduled for later this year will also go on.

“The planned activity is different from the usual annual maintenance which the company has yet to undertake,” Kulundu said.

“At the appropriate time, the company will announce the calendar for the annual maintenance. We remain hopeful the government will

soon disburse the Sh300 million for annual maintenance," he added.

“The activity will focus on the boiler factory repairs, mills roller change and installation of key pumps.”

Kulundu urged the farmers not be demoralise by the closure since the repairs will ensure the company offers better services to them.

“We will, however, continue to sell sugar and deal with other issues such as paying farmers,” Kulundu said.