Farmer income, employment, sugar production, economic growth for Busia County
Busia Sugar Industries Factory
Busia Sugar Industries factory in Nambale serving sugarcane farmers in Busia and Bungoma counties.
Financials
Timeline
Factory Established
Busia Sugar Industries commenced operations in Nambale
Sony Sugar Lease Awarded
Awarded 30-year lease for Sony Sugar Company under government reform
Contractors
Busia Sugar Industries Limited
Owner and OperatorPrivately-owned sugar manufacturer
Politicians Involved
Paul Otuoma
GovernorSupported sugar sector development in Busia County
Benefits
Description
Busia Sugar Industries is a privately-owned sugar factory located in Nambale, Busia County. The factory serves sugarcane farmers in Busia and parts of Bungoma counties. As part of the government's sugar sector reform, Busia Sugar Industries was awarded the lease for Sony Sugar Company operations. The factory has helped fill the gap left by the collapse of larger state-owned mills, providing an outlet for farmers' cane and offering more competitive prices and faster payments compared to the struggling public millers. The company is part of the broader sugar industry ecosystem in western Kenya.
Overview
Key private sugar miller providing stable income for thousands of cane farmers in Busia County