He urges citizens to promptly report any deviations to the authorities, emphasizing the consequences, including license revocation and legal action for economic sabotage.
Mtahengerwa commends Alpha Group for collaborating with the government to ensure sugar is available to consumers at the stipulated price. He emphasizes the enforceability of the announced price, citing negotiations with Alpha Group, which sells wholesale at 2,800 Shillings per kilogram.
The DC sternly warns against overpricing and instructs regional leaders to monitor and ensure strict compliance, pledging stringent legal measures against offenders.
Additionally, Mtahengerwa appreciates Alpha Group's patriotic efforts, contrasting it with businesses exploiting challenges for profit.
Alpha Group's director, Karim Dakik, expresses full support for the government's initiative, stating they distribute sugar to various areas in Arusha city, alleviating transport costs for traders and ensuring adherence to set prices.
Dakik acknowledges challenges due to neighboring regions relying on Arusha for sugar and assures flexibility in increasing supply to meet demand.
In a related development, Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe notes a decline in daily sugar production to 1,000 tons across seven factories, attributing it to El Niño-induced rains affecting sugarcane harvesting.
Bashe announces government approval for importing 100,000 tons of sugar to address a shortage of 30,000 tons, expecting the shipment around January 23-24. He attributes the sugar price increase to a daily national demand of 1,500 tons, prompting a rise from 2,700 to 4,000 Shillings per kilogram.
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