Kenya has a robust sugar industry with manufacturers producing some of the country’s most popular sugar brands. These companies support local sugarcane farming and supply high-quality sugar to both local and international markets. Here’s a comprehensive list of sugar manufacturers in Kenya.
1. Nzoia Sugar Company Ltd
- Overview: Established in 1975, Nzoia Sugar Company is a prominent player in Kenya’s sugar industry, known for its Nzoia Sugar brand and support for sugarcane farmers.
- Location: Off Webuye-Bungoma Highway, Bungoma County
- Contact: 0727 477 777, 0727 483 483
- Email: [email protected]
2. Transmara Sugar Company
- Overview: Known for its Mara Sugar brand, Transmara Sugar provides high-quality sugar products.
- Location: Kilgoris
- Contact: 0790 207 699
- Email: [email protected]
3. South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited (SonySugar)
- Overview: SonySugar, founded in 1976, is known for producing granular Sony Sugar from mature cane.
- Location: Kisii-Migori Road
- Contact: 020 802 9200
- Email: [email protected]
4. Muhoroni Sugar Company
- Overview: Engaged in sugarcane cultivation and sugar production, Muhoroni Sugar produces a popular brown sugar distributed nationwide.
- Location: Muhoroni
- Contact: 0728 609 809, 0734 151 474
- Email: [email protected]
5. West Kenya Sugar Company Limited
- Overview: Known for its Kabras Sugar brand, West Kenya Sugar is a key player in the industry.
- Location: Kakamega
- Contact: 0722 786 084, 0722 786 404
- Email: [email protected]
6. Mumias Sugar Company
- Overview: Founded in 1971, Mumias Sugar was once the largest sugar manufacturer in East Africa. After a temporary halt, operations have partially resumed.
- Location: Mumias Town
7. Chemelil Sugar Factory
- Overview: A state corporation established in 1965, Chemelil produces high-quality mill white sugar.
- Location: Along Awasi-Chemelil-Nandi Hills Road
- Contact: 0722 209 798, 020 203 1883
8. Kibos Sugar & Allied Industries
- Overview: Founded in 1999, Kibos Sugar produces the popular Kibos Sugar brand, widely available across Kenya.
- Location: Kibos, Off Kibos Road, Kisumu
- Contact: 057 202 8151
- Email: [email protected]
9. Butali Sugar Mills
- Overview: Known for its Butali Sugar brand, this company operates from the Butali area near Kakamega.
- Location: Butali, near Kakamega Town
- Contact: 0731 454 909
10. Sukari Industries Limited
- Overview: A private miller producing Ndhiwa Sugar, Sukari Industries is based in Homa Bay County.
- Location: Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County
- Contact: 0700 111 451
11. Kwale International Sugar Company
- Overview: Established with a $400 million investment in 2015, Kwale International produces Kwale Sugar, available in multiple package sizes.
- Location: Likoni-Lunga Lunga Road, Msambweni
- Contact: 0722 456 546
- Email: [email protected]
These sugar manufacturing companies support Kenya’s agricultural economy and ensure the availability of various high-quality sugar brands across the country, each contributing to the nation’s economic growth and food security.
