Mkulazi Sugar to begin industrial sugar production in 2025/26 Fiscal Year
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Ms Mwamini Malemi (centre), and members pose for a group photo with the Mkulazi Holding Company Limited (MHCL) management team during a visit to the factory on Friday, 16 May 2025. The factory has announced plans to begin industrial sugar production in the 2025/26 financial year. PHOTO | COURTESY
Dar es Salaam. Mkulazi Holding Company Limited (MHCL) is geared to commence domestic production of refined industrial sugar effectively in the 2025/26 Fiscal Year.
The factory’s plan was unveiled by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Selestine Some, on Friday, 16 May 2025, in line with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s directive issued during its inauguration in August 2024.
During the event, President Hassan shared her optimism that the factory will significantly reduce the country’s reliance on imported industrial sugar.
“The factory produced 19,124 tonnes of brown sugar for domestic consumption during the 2024/25 season, achieving 96 percent of its 20,000-tonnes target,” he said.
Mr Some was speaking during a visit by members of the board of trustees from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), which, alongside the Prisons Corporation Sole (PCS), owns the MHCL.
During the visit, the board was briefed on the factory’s key contributions to the national economy and local communities.
Among the notable achievements was the creation of 2,172 direct employment opportunities and over 8,000 indirect jobs in the 2024/25 financial year.
NSSF Board Chairperson, Ms Mwamini Malemi, commended the factory’s management for its efforts and achievements.
“I commend everyone for the excellent work. This visit has enabled us, as NSSF Board members, to witness the factory’s impact on the public, and we pledge our continued full support,” she said.
“This industry is a direct result of President Samia’s leadership. Her vision has been instrumental, and we will continue to recognise her contribution,” she added.
NSSF Director General, Mr Masha Mshomba, highlighted the factory’s wider economic impact, particularly in the job creation.
“Job created at Mkulazi factory extends beyond income as it drives consumer spending, which ultimately stimulates other sectors such as retail, hospitality, and entertainment,” he noted.
MHCL, one of the largest sugar investments in East Africa, is expected to play a central role in addressing Tanzania’s sugar deficit while enhancing national food security and supporting industrial growth.
