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Kakira Sugar Works

East Africa's sugar giant

Uganda , Jinja Founded 1930 5000+
Operating Since1930 (96y)

About Kakira Sugar Works

Kakira Sugar Works is one of Africa's largest sugar producers, founded in 1930 and owned by Madhvani Group. Located in Jinja, Kakira produces sugar, ethanol, and generates electricity from bagasse, exporting across East Africa.

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Founder(s)Madhvani family

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CountryUganda
Founded1930
TypeCorporate
ModelB2B2C
Team Size5000+

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Uganda

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