Modern Sugar

MODERN SUGAR

Sweetening the African Sugar Landscape with Dual Brilliance

Across the fertile fields of Africa, Modern Group cultivates a sweet legacy. Through its two premier companies, Modern Sugar and Kaliro Sugar, the Group refines not just sugar, but the very essence of the industry. This synergistic duo presents a potent combination of established expertise and cutting-edge innovation, promising a future as bright as the sunlight on sugarcane.

Modern Sugar: A Legacy of Sugarcraft

Our integrated sugar operations with co-generation and alcohol businesses enable us to drive efficiencies and develop operational stability. We use the co-products from sugar manufacturing for value-added integration through our power plants and state-of-the-art distilleries.

Decade of proven experience: A cornerstone of the African sugar landscape for years, Modern Sugar has earned a reputation for unwavering quality, operational efficiency, and deep community engagement.

KALIRO SUGAR

Joining Forces for Enhanced Capacity

Sugar & Allied Industries Limited was established in 2011 with the aim of meeting the regional deficit and giving Uganda 100% sugar self-sufficiency. Research was carried out and Kaliro district strategically placed between Lake Kyoga and Lake Victoria was found to have the best climate for growing premium sugar cane that would make delicious sugar.

State-of-the-art infrastructure: Boasting high-capacity mills and modern processing facilities, Kaliro Sugar significantly expands Modern Group's production capabilities, unlocking economies of scale and market reach.

Renowned for its operational efficiency and commitment to quality, Kaliro Sugar seamlessly integrates with Modern Group's existing infrastructure and values.

Cane Crushing Capacity: 5500 TCD

Sugar Production Capacity: 500MT/Day

KIDERA SUGAR FACTORY

Powering Africa’s Sugar Industry with Advanced Manufacturing Excellence

Represented by Modern Group, Kidera Sugar stands as a symbol of industrial growth and innovation in Africa’s sugar sector. With an impressive sugar cane crushing capacity of 5,500 TCD and sugar production of 500 MT per day, the facility is built to deliver efficiency, quality, and sustainable operations at scale. Equipped with advanced processing infrastructure and modern manufacturing technologies, Kidera Sugar strengthens the agricultural and industrial ecosystem while supporting regional economic development. Through operational excellence and future-ready production capabilities, Modern Group continues to shape a stronger, sweeter future for Africa’s evolving sugar industry.

Modern Sugar is one of the most powerful backward integrations for the growth of Modern Group. As vision, mission and values of Modern Group, the team sought ethics in this new venture, which, apart from being a sound commercial proposition would also meet a national need. Till now (2022), there are barely thirty sugar factories in the continent.

The team envision to be the leader in our chosen business area, create an organisation that all our constituents are proud to be associated with, set benchmarks that will become the standard for others to emulate and through ethical business practices create wealth for our stakeholders.

We have a mission to transform Modern Sugar into a dynamic and vibrant business entity where growth is an ethos and the long-term value creation for our stakeholders is the paramount objective.