Kakira Sugar
Kakira Sugar is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda. The company produces more than 165,000 tonnes of sugar per year, accounting for nearly 47% of the sugar supply in Uganda.
#9 – Kakira Sugar
Sector: Consumer Goods
Kakira Sugar is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda. The company was formed in 1985 as a joint venture between the Madhvani Group and the Government of Uganda to take over the assets of Madhvani Sugar Works Ltd., which was the Group’s flagship prior to 1972. Under the Group’s management, the Kakira sugar complex was fully rehabilitated with financing of US$ 60 million from the World Bank, the African Development Bank and Uganda Development Bank. The sugar factory has been expanded steadily and is currently operating at a capacity of 6,000 Tons Cane per Day during a 10.5 month crushing season. A confectionery factory within the complex also produces a variety of sweets and toffees and other confectionery items. The company produces more than 165,000 tonnes of sugar per year, accounting for nearly 47% of the sugar supply in Uganda.