Kisii Sugar Factory

Kisii Sugar Factory (KSF), is a proposed sugar manufacturer in Kenya.[1]

Kisii Sugar Factory
TypePrivate
IndustryManufacture & Marketing of Sugar
Founded2016
HeadquartersKisii, Kenya
ProductsSugar, ethanol, electricity

Location

KSF would be located in South Mugirango Constituency, near the town of Kisii, Kenya, in Kisii County, approximately 110 kilometres (68 mi), by road, south of Kisumu, the nearest large city.[2]

Overview

In March 2016, Kanoria Group, an Indian industrial conglomerate, and the Governor of Kisii County signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), whereby Kanoria would build a sugar processing factory, capable of crushing 5,000 metric tonnes of cane per day and produce 172,500 metric tonnes of sugar annually. According to the MoU, a thermal power station capable of generating 10 MW (13,000 hp) will be incorporated in the complex. In addition, the complex would produce 15 million litres of ethanol every year. The company will lease land from the county for the purpose of setting up a sugar plantation. More cane will be purchased from out-growers who will be assisted with the right sugar varieties to plant. An expected 1,000 direct jobs and 2,500 indirect jobs will be created by this project.[1]

Ownership

The factory, expected to start construction in July 2016, is a 100% subsidiary of the Kanoria Group, an Indian conglomerate, with business interests in sugar manufacturing, cement, pharmaceuticals, tea, jute products, textiles, chemicals, packaging and roofing materials. The Group whose factories are located on the Indian sub-continent, also owns a sugar factory in Ethiopia.[1][3]

See also

References
  1. Ombaki, Aggrey (3 March 2016). "Indian firm to build Sh5bn sugar complex in Kisii". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  2. GFC (7 March 2016). "Distance between Kisii, Kenya and Kisumu, Kenya". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  3. Nyagesiba, Benson (4 March 2016). "Sh5 Billion cane complex to create 3,500 jobs in Kisii". The Star (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 7 March 2016.

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