A number of sugarcane farmers from South Mugirango in Kisii have accused the management of Trans Mara sugar company delaying payments for the months of February and March.
Many farmers who spoke to HiviSasa.com on Monday expressed their dissatisfaction in the management of the company, accusing it of deceit and use of public relations approach whenever addressing the crisis.
They threatened to halt trading with the company till the stalemate is amicably solved, emphasising that they will not accept any deal other than their money.
”The management is handling us with a lot of disrespect hence disregarding our contributions to the sugar sector. This is unacceptable since we have gone without payment for close to two months now,” said Christopher Nyamamba on the behalf of the sugarcane farmers.
“They have been calling for us to attend negotiations but we believe there is nothing to negotiate on since this is business, give and take. We are not going to accept their public relations and other friendly approaches,” he added.
However, Group Managing Director Joseph Opiyo dismissed the allegations, terming them untrue and unfounded since it was only few farmers who had been delayed for investigative purposes.
“We have heard the allegations but they have no merit at all. Most of them have received their dues and it is a few who have serious disciplinary cases whose details I will not review till they are served with an official letter,” he said.