Sango Bay Estates Limited
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Sango Bay Estates Limited (SBEL), also Sango Bay Estates is a sugar
manufacturer in Uganda
.
in Uganda
, producing an estimated 15,000 metric tonnes annually in 2011, accounting for approximately 5% of national output. Kakira Sugar Works
, located in Kakira
, Jinja District
, is the nation's largest sugar producer, accounting for approximately 47% of national output. Kinyara Sugar Works
(KSW), in Kinyara, Masindi District
, is the second-largest producer of sugar in the country, accounting for about 31% of national output. The remaining 17% is produced by Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited
(SCOUL), located in Lugazi
, Buikwe District
. The estimated 350,000 metric tonnes of sugar produced by the four (4) leading sugar manufacturers in Uganda is marketed to the Eastern African countries of Burundi
, Democratic Republic of the Congo
, Kenya
, Rwanda
, South Sudan
, Tanzania
and Uganda
.
, Central Uganda
, near the town of Kakuuto, close to the International border with the Republic of Tanzania. This location is apprroximately 200 kilometres (124 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala
, the capital
of Uganda
and the largest city in that country. The estimated coordinates of Sango Bay Estates are:0° 56' 24.00"S, 31° 39' 36.00"E (Latitude:-0.940000; Longitude:31.660000).
In the 1972 dictator Idi Amin
expelled the owners, who are of Asia
n descent. The factory and estate were mismanaged into near extinction. The remaining infrastructure was looted during the Tanzania-Uganda War that removed Idi Amin from power in 1979.
In the 1990s the owners reclaimed the estate and non-functioning factory. A rehabilitation plan worth US$10 million was developed to renovate both the plantation and the factory. Production started in 2011 and annual output is projected at 15,000 metric tonnes. When fully operational Sango Bay can produce 60,000 metric tonnes of sugar annually.
Sugar
Sugar is a class of edible crystalline carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose, characterized by a sweet flavor.Sucrose in its refined form primarily comes from sugar cane and sugar beet...
manufacturer in Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
.
Overview
SBEL sits on approximately 250 mi2 (65,000 hectares) of land. It is the fourth-largest manufacturer of sugarSugar
Sugar is a class of edible crystalline carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, lactose, and fructose, characterized by a sweet flavor.Sucrose in its refined form primarily comes from sugar cane and sugar beet...
in Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
, producing an estimated 15,000 metric tonnes annually in 2011, accounting for approximately 5% of national output. Kakira Sugar Works
Kakira Sugar Works
Kakira Sugar Works Limited, often referred to as Kakira Sugar Works , is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda.-Overview:Kakira Sugar Works is the largest manufacturer of sugar in Uganda, producing an estimated 165,000 metric tonnes annually, accounting for about 47% of the national output in 2011...
, located in Kakira
Kakira
Kakira is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the location of the International headquarters of the Madhvani Group.-Location:Kakira is located in Jinja District, approximately east of downtown Jinja on the highway to Iganga...
, Jinja District
Jinja District
Jinja District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal and commercial center, Jinja.-Location:...
, is the nation's largest sugar producer, accounting for approximately 47% of national output. Kinyara Sugar Works
Kinyara Sugar Works
Kinyara Sugar Works, whose complete name is Kinyara Sugar Works Limited is a sugar manufacturer in Uganda.-Location:The main factories of the company are located in the town of Kinyara, in Masindi District, Western Uganda. Kinyara lies approximately , by road, west of Masindi, the nearest large town...
(KSW), in Kinyara, Masindi District
Masindi District
Masindi District is a district in Western Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Masindi, the location of the district headquarters. The region of the country in which the district is located is comparatively dry, but is fertile enough to support a...
, is the second-largest producer of sugar in the country, accounting for about 31% of national output. The remaining 17% is produced by Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited
-Overview:SCOUL is the third-largest manufacturer of sugar in Uganda, producing an estimated 60,000 metric tonnes annually, accounting for approximately 17% of national output. Kakira Sugar Works, in Kakira, Jinja District, is the largest sugar manufacturer in the country, accounting for...
(SCOUL), located in Lugazi
Lugazi
Lugazi is a town in Buikwe District, in Central Uganda. The town is also called Kawolo, and the two names are interchangeably used by the local inhabitants.-Location:...
, Buikwe District
Buikwe District
Buikwe District is a district in the Central Region of Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Buikwe, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. The estimated 350,000 metric tonnes of sugar produced by the four (4) leading sugar manufacturers in Uganda is marketed to the Eastern African countries of Burundi
Burundi
Burundi , officially the Republic of Burundi , is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura...
, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
, South Sudan
South Sudan
South Sudan , officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of northeastern Africa. It is also part of the North Africa UN sub-region. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city; the capital city is planned to be moved to the more...
, Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
and Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
.
Location
Sango Bay Estates Limited is located in the Sango Bay area, Kakuuto County, Rakai DistrictRakai District
Rakai District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Rakai.-Location:Rakai District borders Lyantonde District to the northwest, Lwengo District to the north, Masaka District to the northeast, Kalangala District to the east, the...
, Central Uganda
Central Region, Uganda
Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, near the town of Kakuuto, close to the International border with the Republic of Tanzania. This location is apprroximately 200 kilometres (124 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, the capital
Capital City
Capital City was a television show produced by Euston Films which focused on the lives of investment bankers in London living and working on the corporate trading floor for the fictional international bank Shane-Longman....
of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
and the largest city in that country. The estimated coordinates of Sango Bay Estates are:0° 56' 24.00"S, 31° 39' 36.00"E (Latitude:-0.940000; Longitude:31.660000).
History
The sugar estate was founded in 1930. By the early 1970s, a respectable sugar industry had been established.In the 1972 dictator Idi Amin
Idi Amin
Idi Amin Dada was a military leader and President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin joined the British colonial regiment, the King's African Rifles in 1946. Eventually he held the rank of Major General in the post-colonial Ugandan Army and became its Commander before seizing power in the military...
expelled the owners, who are of Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n descent. The factory and estate were mismanaged into near extinction. The remaining infrastructure was looted during the Tanzania-Uganda War that removed Idi Amin from power in 1979.
In the 1990s the owners reclaimed the estate and non-functioning factory. A rehabilitation plan worth US$10 million was developed to renovate both the plantation and the factory. Production started in 2011 and annual output is projected at 15,000 metric tonnes. When fully operational Sango Bay can produce 60,000 metric tonnes of sugar annually.
Ownership
Sango Bay Sugar Estates Limited is a privately owned company. The detailed shareholding in the business is not publicly known at this time.External links
- Location of Sango Bay Estates Limited At Google Maps
- Uganda's Total Annual Sugar Production To Hit 350,000 Metric Tonnes In 2011
- Sango Bay Estate Sits On 250 mi2 of Leased Land
See also
- RakaiRakaiRakai is a town in Central Uganda. It is the headquarters of Rakai District. The district is named after the town.-Location:Rakai is located approximately , by road, southwest of Masaka, the largest town in the sub-region. This location is approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's...
- Kakuuto
- Rakai DistrictRakai DistrictRakai District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Rakai.-Location:Rakai District borders Lyantonde District to the northwest, Lwengo District to the north, Masaka District to the northeast, Kalangala District to the east, the...
- List of sugar manufacturers in Uganda
- Economy of UgandaEconomy of UgandaEndowed with significant natural resources, including ample fertile land, regular rainfall, and mineral deposits, it is thought that Uganda could feed the whole of Africa if it was commercially farmed. The economy of Uganda has great potential, and it appeared poised for rapid economic growth and...