Chemelil Sugar Company is a state-owned corporation established in 1973 under the Companies Act (Cap 486) of Kenya. It began operations in 1976 and is located in Kisumu County, primarily engaged in the milling of sugarcane into sugar. The company supports local farmers by providing technical assistance, farm inputs, and marketing of cane. Chemelil Sugar plays a vital role in Kenya’s sugar industry, contributing to the economy by generating employment, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. It also explores by-products like molasses and ethanol to diversify its operations.
Functions
- Sugar Production – Milling sugarcane into refined sugar for domestic and industrial markets.
- Sugarcane Development – Providing farmers with improved cane varieties, technical support, and agricultural inputs.
- Marketing & Distribution – Promoting and distributing sugar across local and regional markets.
- Farmer Support Services – Offering financial assistance, extension services, and input provision to contracted sugarcane farmers.
- Employment Creation – Creating direct and indirect employment opportunities in the factory, farms, and transportation sectors.
- Research & Innovation – Conducting research on better cane varieties, disease resistance, and efficient processing methods.
- Infrastructure Development – Developing and maintaining transport and logistical infrastructure to facilitate smooth cane delivery.
- Diversification – Exploring and producing by-products like molasses and ethanol to maximize resources and revenue.
- Revenue Generation – Contributing to the national economy through sugar sales, tax revenue, and reducing sugar imports.
- Environmental Sustainability – Promoting sustainable farming practices, waste recycling, and reducing the environmental impact of operations.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Chemelil Sugar Company, Awasi/Nandi Hills Road, off Kisumu-Nairobi Highway
- P.O. Box 177, 40101 Ahero, Kenya
- mdsoffice@chemelilsugar.co.ke
- +254 20 2031883 |+254 20 2031884 | +254 20 2031885