Health & Beauty

Part of the Madhvani Group of Companies, which has a turnover of Ushs. 200 billion (US$ 114 million), Kakira Sugar Works provides livelihood directly and indirectly to over 100,000 individuals. Crushing 3,500 tons of cane per day, Kakira Sugar Works produces more than 87,000 tons of sugar each year, with 10.5 months of continuous operation . A workforce of over 6,500 and 8,700 ha of land under cane belonging to the estate.Over 4,000 outgrower farmers supply sugar cane to Kakira Sugar Works. Our social infrastructure includes staff housing, electrical distribution systems, roads, a hospital and 12 schools for employees' children. A major expansion programme, currently being undertaken, envisages that by 2008-9 Kakira will have increased outgrowers land under cane to over 18,000 hectares.We are in the process of increasing the factory crushing capacity to 6,000 TCD, producing over 150,000 tons of sugar each year. We are also planning to generate up to 20 MW of electricity, including up to 12 MW for National Grid of Uganda.

The Mukwano group of industries with its deep-rooted origins had a humble beginning with a single laundry soap production line installed in 1986. Today, close to just two decades later, it is a conglomerate of varied business interests ranging from manufacturing to transport and logistics to property development within Uganda and spanning across the Great Lakes region. Employing in excess of 7,000 individuals who share a common vision, Mukwano is committed to deliver world class products and services at affordable prices to the people of this region and Sub Saharan Africa.Today the Mukwano Group has varied interests and has several companies serving different business sectors in Uganda. These include:MUKWANO INDUSTRIESManufacturer of renowned super foaming laundry bar soaps such as: Chapa nyota, chapa simba, chapa Mukwano. The company has been in the service of the east and sub Saharan African household for the last 2 decades, producing not only lasting, high quality soaps, but also a lasting friendship with its customers through excellent customer services and stringent quality standards. Mukwano Industries is the holding company of other companies in the Mukwano group.A.K. Oils and Fats Limited Manufacturer of Mukwano vegetable cooking oil, Tamu vegetable cooking oil, New Tamu vegetable cooking fat, Tamu bakers fat, Nice fry deep frying fat and Marina catering Margarine. A.K. Oils & Fats is one of the leading producers of edible oils and fats in Uganda and the East African region.The company is engaged in the manufacture of premium refined sunflower, cottonseed oil and sesame seed oil for the local and regional market. The company’s state of the art vegetable oil complex is one of the largest in the region.Mukwano Personal Care Products Limited Manufacturers of Blue Nomi detergent powder, Hira blue detergent powder, Supa liquid detergent, Dazzelene floor cleaner, Klix scouring powder and Blik liquid bleach. Mukwano Personal Care Products Limited is a modern and fully automated detergent plant manufacturing a full range of quality detergent and hygiene products in both liquid and powder form.A.K. Plastics (U) LimitedManufacturers of a range of commercial and house hold plastic ware such as crates, plates, basins, mugs, buckets, food containers plastic jerry and PET containers. A.K. Plastics (U) Limited caters virtually to the total in house packing requirements as well as supplies to other industrial and house hold users.Mukwano sweets & Confectionaries Manufacturers of hard-boiled candy and lollipops in exciting assorted fruit flavors. Also in the pipeline is the manufacture of chocolate based and center filled confectionery.A.K. Transporters LimitedA vital arm of the group, this division provides transport and logistics support to members companies, and also specializes in road, rail and marine transport of conventional, containerized and liquid cargo. Provides warehousing and freight forwarding solutions in the East African region. 

Outspan Enterprises Ltd is one of the leading suppliers of organic food in East Africa exporting cocoa beans, coffee, maize grains, beans, green tea leaves to various markets around the world. The company was established in 1977 as an agricultural produce company. At the time, the company's major exports were; cocoa beans, coffee, maize grains, beans and green tea leaves for the conventional markets. In 1999, the company's management decided to venture into the production and export of Organic Agricultural Products under the project named Outspan Organagric Ltd. Initially, the project started with the export of Organic Sesame seed along with cotton and coffee and in 2000, Outspan introduced a new variety – Sesame II – which gave a better yield and had a higher oil content and has been a big success for all participating farmers. It was under this venture to expand in it's scope of export products that Outspan Enterprises Ltd has grown to be one of the leading exporters of Organic products in East Africa. The company now mainly deals in the export of Cotton lint, Sesame seed, Cocoa beans, Red birdeye chillies, Passion fruits, Dry Ginger and Mangoes which are all organically produced. Outspan Enterprises Ltd exports to a number of countries all over the world like Netherlands, France, Germany, U.S.A, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, India, Israel, Japan, Switzerland, Zambia and Rwanda. We are a growing company and are still looking to increase our market scope.

With only 8 employees and the production and filling of the first Clere hand & body lotion bottle, WISPRO (U) LTD became established as Uganda's first manufacturer of personal care products in May 1996.Wispro is committed to continuous research & development, comprehensive marketing and commitment to social development, as has been demonstrated for over 10 years, in order to ensure win-win outcomes for all stakeholders: our staff, community, customers, and trading partners.Today, with 120 employees, we also happen to have 120 different products Wispro manufactures in Uganda, traded under the popular brand names of Body Glow, Body Talk, Chemico, Clere, Dear Heart, Easy Waves, Girlfriend, Glosheen, Jackie, Lulu, Satiskin, Sofn’free, Sta-Sof-Fro Thunder, Top Society and White Rose.Product range includes: Hand and Body lotions, Nail Varnishes and Nail Varnish Removers, Perfumery, Liquid Hand Soap, Household Disinfectant Cleaners, Dishwashing Soap and Petroleum Jellies.The quality of goods has passed the approval of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards whose guidelines are in harmony with many Western countries. In 2004, WISPRO received the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Mark of Quality Certification, and, as of today, is still the only bearer of this mark.Thanks to regional support by customers and consistent quality assurance by staff, WISPRO has been exporting to Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, in addition to supplying the Ugandan market.Wispro, according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, exported the highest value of personal care products in the years 2003 and 2004. We are certain Wispro will win the prestigious President’s Export Award for 2005 as well.

In 1999, NCUL began as the only officially recognized distributor of the Claire® range of products in Uganda. At its inception, Nile Cosmetics recognized its ability to become more competitive through local manufacturing. Upon obtaining an exclusive production license for the Claire® range from Pearl Industries (UK), the shareholders invested into manufacturing equipment and started producing locally in February 2002. With the said equipment, Nile Cosmetics was able to successfully meet the demands of the local market. Since this original investment, Nile Cosmetics has purchased state of the art machinery allowing it to increase its production capacity four fold. NCUL has been successful in effectively manufacturing goods locally meeting the quality specifications as imposed by Pearl Industries; however it has also accomplished to set up an extensive network for sales of the goods. Further efforts are being put into delivery of goods to upcountry regions as well as exports to Rwanda, Congo, and Tanzania. Having achieved its position in the cosmetics market, NCUL has taken further steps to ensuring planning for further expansion in the Ugandan market. Nile Cosmetics secured the exclusive manufacturing rights to the Baby Soft® and Julie® ranges from Pearl Industries as well as Bigen® hair dye from Hoyu (Japan). Having secured these new licenses, Nile Cosmetics will be able to produce goods such as talcum powder, lotion, skin creams, petroleum jelly, and powder hair dye locally.