Kilombero Sugar commissions K4 factory

TANZANIA – Kilombero Sugar Company Limited (KSCL) is stepping up investment in domestic sugar production with the commissioning of its K4 Factory, which is expected to increase output and support Tanzania’s drive towards greater sugar self-sufficiency. 

The company said the new factory marks a major milestone in its expansion strategy by increasing production capacity and strengthening the country’s ability to meet rising demand for locally produced sugar while reducing dependence on imports. 

Speaking at the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Morogoro, Kilombero Sugar Commercial and Supply Chain Director Fimbo Butala said the investment demonstrates the company’s commitment to modernising its operations and supporting Tanzania’s economic development. 

“The commissioning of the K4 Factory marks a significant step in expanding our production capacity through modern technology and operational excellence. It enables us to produce more locally, improve the availability of sugar and contribute to the Government’s vision of achieving greater self-sufficiency,” he said. 

Butala said the expansion would also benefit thousands of sugarcane outgrowers by increasing demand for cane, creating additional economic opportunities and improving livelihoods in communities surrounding Kilombero Sugar’s operations. 

He added that the company would continue investing in initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency and strengthen Tanzania’s sugar value chain. 

At this year’s Nane Nane exhibition, Kilombero Sugar is showcasing its flagship Bwana Sukari brand, giving farmers, consumers and other stakeholders an opportunity to learn about the product and its packaging options for household and commercial use. 

Butala said the exhibition also provides a platform for the company to engage directly with farmers, strengthen partnerships and exchange ideas on advancing Tanzania’s agricultural sector. 

“The success of Kilombero Sugar is closely linked to the success of our outgrowers. Nane Nane offers an important platform to listen to our stakeholders, strengthen collaboration and demonstrate our continued contribution to agricultural transformation and economic development,” he said. 

Meanwhile, Tanzania Sugar Board Monitoring and Certification Manager Bahati Hakimu commended Kilombero Sugar for continuing to invest in domestic production capacity and strengthen collaboration with sugarcane outgrowers. 

Hakimu said such investments support the government’s efforts to increase agricultural productivity, promote industrialisation, improve food security and accelerate sustainable growth in Tanzania’s sugar industry. 

Kilombero Sugar is Tanzania’s largest sugar producer under the Bwana Sukari brand. The company continues to invest in production technology, support sugarcane outgrowers and implement community development initiatives through its Creating Shared Value (CSV) programme. 

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