South Nyanza Sugar Company

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Overview

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South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY Sugar) is a state-owned corporation established in 1976 under the Companies Act (Cap 486) of Kenya. It began operations in 1979 to promote sugar production and economic growth in the South Nyanza region. Based in Awendo, Migori County, SONY Sugar plays a key role in Kenya’s sugar industry, supporting thousands of farmers and employees. The company engages in sugar milling, marketing, and distribution. SONY Sugar remains vital in enhancing local livelihoods and Kenya’s food security.

CEO: Martine Dima

Martine Dima is the C.E.O of South Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY Sugar). He holds a degree in Business Administration and has extensive experience in the corporate
sector. Dima has held various leadership roles, focusing on strategic management, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.

Management Team

Martine Dima

CEO

Maurice Omondi

Company Secretary (Ag)

Bonface Odhiambo

Head of Agriculture (Ag)

Patrick Mugenya

Head of Manufacturing

CPA Bernard Nyawalo

Head of Marketing & Business Development

George O. Onyango

Head of Finance (Ag)

Dan B. Oyamo

Head of Human Resources

David Achola

Head of Procurement (Ag)

James Oluoch

Head of ICT

Christine A. Ngadi

Security Manager (Ag)

Morris Okuthe Ng’iela

Quality Assurance Manager

Kennedy Onyango

Audit Manager

Duncan Madindou

Planning and Strategy Manager

Ochieng’ Maddo

Public Relations Officer

Board of Governors

Jared Odhiambo Opiyo

Chairman

Martine Dima

C.E.O

Theodora Gichana

Inspector State Corporations

Laura Abishag Matiko

Director

Kipkoech Kirui

Director

Silas Jakakimba

Director

CPA Elizabeth Shungula

Rep. National Treasury

Mary Akoth Were

Director

Catherine Nanjala Wangamati

Director

Douglas Kailanya

Director

Tobias Okongo Osano

Rep. Ministry of Agriculture

Functions

  • Sugar Production – Processing and milling sugarcane into refined sugar for domestic consumption and industrial use.
  • Sugarcane Development – Supporting farmers with improved cane varieties, fertilizers, and technical expertise to enhance productivity.
  • Marketing & Distribution – Selling, packaging, and distributing sugar and its by-products across Kenya, ensuring market stability.
  • Farmer Support Services – Providing financial assistance, farming inputs, and training programs to contracted farmers to boost yields.
  • Employment Creation – Generating direct jobs in the factory and farms, as well as indirect employment in transport and retail sectors.
  • Research & Innovation – Conducting studies on high-yield sugarcane varieties, disease resistance, and improving processing efficiency.
  • Infrastructure Development – Constructing and maintaining roads and transport systems to facilitate smooth cane delivery to the factory.
  • Diversification – Expanding into by-products like ethanol, molasses, and bagasse-based power generation to maximize resource utilization.
  • Revenue Generation – Contributing to the national economy through sugar sales, taxation, and foreign exchange savings by reducing sugar imports.
  • Environmental Conservation – Promoting sustainable agricultural practices, waste recycling, and pollution control to minimize environmental impact.

Important Links

Address & Contacts

  • South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited, Kisii – Migori Road
  • P.O. Box 107- 40405 – Sare , Awendo
  • administration@sonysugar.co.ke
  • +254 722205345| +254 208029200/1/2/3