Kakira Sugar

Kakira Sugar, founded in 1930, operates within the Food, Beverages & Tobacco and Manufacturing sectors. With over 10,000 employees across 3 locations and generating $5.1B in revenue, the company is a significant player. Its core business involves extensive support for independent Outgrower farmers, supplying seed cane and agro-chemicals, offering agricultural practice advice, and facilitating equipment use. This model drives its operational success and market footprint.

The Outgrowers Scheme's success is reflected in a steady increase in cane supply, projected to surpass 1.7 million tons annually via an expansion program. This growth is achieved by increasing cultivated area, enhancing outgrower productivity, and registering new farmers. Kakira Sugar, with the Busoga Sugar Cane Growers Association, established the Kakira Outgrowers Rural Development Fund (KORD). KORD, funded by per-ton contributions, implements infrastructure projects and provides financial services, including loans, road development, and healthcare facilities for the Kakira community. Meet Kakira Sugar's team to learn about the leadership behind these operations.

Kakira Sugar also practices environmental stewardship by planting trees along estate roads and on non-arable land. Its substantial revenue and operational scale position it as a key entity in its market. The company's B2B model, supported by integrated farmer engagement and infrastructure development, underscores its long-standing contribution to the regional economy and agricultural sector since 1930.