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.
| Abbreviation | USMA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1995 |
| Type | Trade and Industry association |
| Purpose | Sugar manufacture and distribution in Uganda |
| Headquarters | 133/135 Sixth Street, Industrial Area, Kampala |
Region served | Uganda |
Official language | English |
| Mwine Jim Kabeho | |
| Affiliations | International Sugar Organization |
| Website | Homepage |
Location
editThe 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
editThe 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]
| 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
editUSMA 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
editReferences
edit- ^ USMA (2009). "Objectives of Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ USMA (2009). "Roles Currently Being Played by USMA". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ USMA (2009). "Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association: Contact Us". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ "Location of the headquarters of Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ USMA (2015). "Uganda Sugar Production in 2014". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ Sanya, Samuel (22 November 2011). "Eight firms join sugar production". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ Ismail Musa Ladu (23 March 2016). "Government bows to big producers demand, to amend sugar law". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ USMA (2019). "Members of the Board of Directors". Kampala: Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA). Retrieved 18 February 2019.
External links
edit- Official website
- Sugar price to drop further As of 19 February 2018.