THE KAKAMEGA BULLY

  There are three things that cannot be hidden for long: The sun, the moon, and the truth. Last week, the truth behind the close tie between Mumias Sugar Company Receiver Manager PRV Rao and Devki Group was made public.  Apparently, Rao and Devki of Narendra Raval started transacting businesses long time ago. This became evident during the grilling of Rao about leasing of Mumias by the Standing Committee of Agriculture chaired by Embu senator Njeri Ndwiga “There was a time I was the Receiver Manager of Kwale International Sugar Company I sold machines as scrapes to Devki steel,” Rao told the senators. Rao and Devki are believed to have struck a deal that would have seen the latter take over Mumias Sugar Company. However, the deal between Rao and Devki hit a snag due to public outcry that led Devki to withdraw his bid to avoid being subjected to public scrutiny on how he had won the bid. Farmers, political leaders and players in the sugar industry were shocked how Devki may hav...

Narendra Raval speaking in his office shortly after releasing a statement of withdrawal from Mumias Sugar deal .  "I was assured of a smooth transition and less questions by the county" he claims.  Story by Bully reporter THE Indian Steel billionaire Narendra Raval who was bidding to revive Mumias Sugar pulled out and immediately demanded for Ksh 1billion bribe from Kakamega Governor. The money according to sources was branded "landing fees" where Governor Oparanya was to facilitate entry, settling and sale of the company now in receivership. Speaking in his Nairobi office while issuing a  statement to withdraw Mr Narendra said he had been assured of less public SCRUTNY by the county government president in several meetings.  "I was assured that by giving the money, I will have direct access to Mumias Sugar because leaders sat down and agreed but it's clear that the Governor did not involve other leaders in this" He said.  The S...