Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association

Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association
AbbreviationUSMA
Formation1995; 30 years ago (1995)
TypeTrade and Industry association
PurposeSugar manufacture and distribution in Uganda
Headquarters133/135 Sixth Street,
Industrial Area, Kampala
Region served
Uganda
Official language
English
Mwine Jim Kabeho
AffiliationsInternational Sugar Organization
WebsiteHomepage

The Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA), is a registered, professional organization that brings together four large sugar manufacturers in Uganda. The association aims at promoting sustainable, profitable manufacture of sugar and related products, in a sustainable, environmentally friendly fashion, for the economic development of the industry, employees and country.[1][2] USMA represents Uganda in matters related to the International Sugar Organization.

Location

The association maintains its headquarters at 133-135 Sixth Street, in the Industrial Area of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[3] The geographical coordinates of the headquarters of USMA are:0°19'01.0"N, 32°36'16.0"E (Latitude:0.316944; Longitude:32.604444).[4]

Overview

The members of USMA are: (a) Kakira Sugar Works (b) Kinyara Sugar Works Limited (c) Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited and (d) Sango Bay Estates Limited. According to USMA, sugar production in Uganda in the calendar year 2014, is as illustrated in the table below.[5]

Sugar Production In Uganda In 2014
Rank Name of Producer Metric Tonnes Percentage of Total
1 Kakira Sugar Works 180,000 41.06
2 Kinyara Sugar Works Limited 120,360 27.46
3 Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited 73,500 16.77
4 Others 64,500 14.71
Total 438,360 100.00

In 2011, eight new sugar manufactures were issued licenses, bringing the total to 15 in the country then.[6] This led to friction between the new entrants and the established large producers who belong to USMA.[7]

Governance

USMA is governed by a five person board of directors.[8]

  • Mwine Jim Kabeho (Kakira Sugar Works): Chairman
  • P. Ramadasan (Kinyara Sugar Works Limited): Vice Chairman
  • D. N. Mishra (Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited): Member
  • Christian Vincke (Kakira Sugar Works): Member
  • Assistant Commissioner of Trade, MTIC (Government Representative): Member

See also

References

  1. ^ USMA (2009). "Objectives of Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  2. ^ USMA (2009). "Roles Currently Being Played by USMA". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  3. ^ USMA (2009). "Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association: Contact Us". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Location of the headquarters of Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  5. ^ USMA (2015). "Uganda Sugar Production in 2014". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  6. ^ Sanya, Samuel (22 November 2011). "Eight firms join sugar production". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  7. ^ Ismail Musa Ladu (23 March 2016). "Government bows to big producers demand, to amend sugar law". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  8. ^ USMA (2019). "Members of the Board of Directors". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.

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