Mumias Sugar Scheme, The

Synopsis

In the late 1960s the Kenyan government decided to explore the possibilities of sugar production in an area of north-west Kenya, near the town of Mumias. Looks at the historical background to the scheme, and its development to the present day operation. A multi-national company, Booker McConnell, was delegated to manage the scheme and some of the staff employed by the sugar company are interviewed about their work. As well as the cane grown on a small nucleus estate, the project includes a vast ‘outgrowers’ scheme and the mechanics of this complex operation are explained. Includes an interview with a local farmer, who explains the improvements in his life since the establishment of the Mumias Sugar Company in the area and concludes by asking the question whether, in the long term the effects of the scheme will be beneficial.

Series

Food Production Systems, Course T274

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1987

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Development studies

Keywords

food production and distribution; Kenya; sugar production

Credits

Producer

Pam Taylor

Writer

Bill Mayon-White

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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