Kinyara Sugar Times Newsletter


 Edition # 003/23


October 3, 2023: The month of September 2023 is behind us!

In a world where information is a universal aspiration and a must, strides in collecting, documenting, and analyzing key successful activities, especially within Kinyara Sugar Limited, remain key. This collection of activities plays a vital role in the promotion of cohesion among us by identifying the good outcomes and raising awareness.

In the course of the month of September, some activities in sports, visits, sponsorship, and tours took place within and outside Kinyara Sugar Limited (KSL).


President Museveni and first Lady Commend Kinyara Sugar Limited’s value addition

Kinyara Sugar Limited was recognized for adding value to brown and light brown sugar and being Uganda's largest producer of white sugar.

This occurred at a mini-exhibition conducted in September 2023 at Kololo Airstrip in Kampala, Uganda, as part of the 79th birthday celebrations.

Kinyara Sugar Limited took part by displaying its sugar products, and President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta Tibuhaburwa, who also served as Chief Celebrant, toured the exhibition stall.

President Yoweri Museveni and wife tour Kinyara Sugar Limited's exhibition stall at Kololo Airstrip

Kinyara Sugar Limited Lauded at 11th National Forum on Agriculture and Food Security


Kinyara Sugar Limited managers attend 11th Annual National Forum on Agriculture and Food Security

A recent study conducted by Makerere University’s Economic Policy Research Centre has revealed that the Bunyoro sub-region has become the leading sugarcane producer.

Thanks to Kinyara Sugar Limited and its agriculture extension services and agronomy innovations in the region that benefit growers

The study, which considered various factors, indicates that Bunyoro boasts the highest cane yield, in tons per acre. This figure is nearly double the yields seen in Busoga, which averages 24 metric tons, and Buganda, which averages 27 metric tons.

Bunyoro sub region is also more food and incomes secure according to the media reports.

Aldon Walukamba, the Kinyara corporate communications officer, mentioned that they have invested in a three-tier nursery program to ensure a clean seed mechanism that improves cane yield. He added,

“Agricultural inputs like bio products (fertilizers and pesticides), pest control agents, chemical fertilizers, and herbicides are issued on a loan basis to the out grower farmers.”

This was revealed at the 11th annual national forum on agriculture and food security in Kampala, where Aldon Walukamba and Mathivanan Masilamani, the corporate communications and agriculture managers, respectively, attended on behalf of the general manager.

 Buruuli County MP visits Kinyara Agronomy Centre

Hon. Alex Ronald Akugizibwe paid Kinyara Sugar Limited a courtesy visit in September 2023.

He praises management for hiring individuals from his district, supporting better agricultural practices and food security, and developing innovative agronomic technologies to combat crop pests and diseases.

 "I am pleased with Kinyara Sugar's community services in employment, agriculture, food security, roads, education, and health in Buruuli County and Bunyoro Region." "We will stand by Kinyara Sugar Limited and its management," declared Hon. Akugizibwe.

Dr. Ramesh Bollampalli, Agriculture Manager and Estate Agronomist, welcomed the Buruuli County MP and informed him about the recent advances in Kinyara Sugar Agriculture and Agronomy.

Dr Ramesh Bollampalli receives Buruuli MP at his Kinyara Sugar Limited Office in Masindi

Kinyara Sugar Limited meets Liaisons Group management over 2023 Golf Open

Officials from Kinyara Sugar Limited met with the Liaison Group ahead of the 25th Kinyara Open Golf Tournament in 2023.

The Liaison Group has announced its sponsorship of the 25th Kinyara Open Golf Tournament, which will be held at Kinyara Golf Club on November 24th and 25th, 2023.


Liaison Group officials host Kinyara Sugar limited officials in Kampala


Debutant Kinyara Senior Secondary School shines at National Music Dance and Drama festival in Arua

Kinyara Secondary School stood out in Arua's National Secondary schools traditional folk music presentation, receiving an impressive 83 percent.

"It was our first time," said Yasin Assimwe, head teacher at Kinyara Secondary School, "but we tried our best and got a distinction in the traditional folk song."


Kinyara Secondary School head teacher decorates his table with accolades won in this year’s music dance and drama season

Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development Official visits Kinyara Sugar Limited

Apollo Onzoma, a principal labor officer from the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, paid a courtesy call to Kinyara Sugar Limited's Human Resources Manager Moses Basoga Kabira.

He praised management's efforts to improve employees and provide better working conditions at Kinyara Sugar Limited.


 Kinyara Sugar Limited Humana Resource Manager Moses Basoga Kabira welcomes Apollo Onzoma to Kinyara Sugar Limited

Kinyara Sugar Limited Staff acquire wellness instruction skills

20 Kinyara Sugar Limited staff attended a program targeted towards the well-being of employees.

Basically, it was a collection of initiatives that Kinyara Sugar Limited took to encourage health, fitness, and other healthy habits amongst employees. These include fitness classes, nutrition sessions, mental health consultations, and more.

Several trainees expressed satisfaction with Kinyara Sugar Limited management for extending such training to them.

"Generally, I learned a lot about how to feed on healthy diets, conduct myself in regards to exercising, and train others,” Naibuka Alice said.    

    

Kinyara Sugar Limited staffs undergo a trainer of trainers’ wellness program at the senior management club

Fred Ogwok, Kinyara Staff Development Manager, says the training was a plus for management and the staff who attended.

"The trainers can now embrace others and train them to improve their wellness, which will result in better work," said Ogwok.

SPORTS NEWS

Golf News

Kinyara Golf Club team visits Uganda Golf Club

Aldon Walukamba, Corporate Communications Manager at Kinyara Sugar Limited, led a team to the Uganda Golf Club (UGC).

"We met the Uganda Golf Club administration in order to share updates on the golf course but also detail our views and ideas with them," Walukamba stated.

UGC General Manager David Gidudu praised Kinyara Sugar Limited's efforts to support and promote golf in Uganda while collaborating with other entities.

In a joyous mood, Moses Eriku Enzama, our new skipper, was introduced to the golf club's administration. Kinyara Golf Club was also granted authorization to plan tournaments and submit them to the Uganda Golf Club for approval and scheduling the following year.

Manager Kennedy Kissarach and Edema Production Superintendent John Bosco were also on the team.


Kinyara Sugar Limited officials meet Uganda Golf Club Administrator in Kampala

Aguma Dennis hoists Kinyara Golf Club Monthly Mug

Kinyara Monthly Mug

30/09/2023

Division 1

Pos  

Name   

Result   

1

Christopher Basaliza

79 - 7 = 72

2

Andrew Oketi

78 - 4 = 74

3

Nelson Ayiko

89 - 7 = 82

Division 2

Pos  

Name   

Result   

1

Dennis Aguma

81 - 15 = 66

2

Stephen Oribi

91 - 19 = 72

3

Robert Atugonza

86 - 14 = 72

Division 3

Pos  Name   Result   
1Collins Mukuru105 - 33 = 72
2Everisto Lwate96 - 21 = 75
3Stephen Ochieng110 - 28 = 82


Aguma Dennis receives his prize for the month of September 2023


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 Below are some of the links to the stories published about Kinyara Sugar Limited in September 2023







Upcoming Events in October 2023

  •                         Uganda Manufacturing Association exhibition 3-10 October 2023
  • Independence Day October 9, 2023
  • Kabalega run in Hoima October 7,2023 
  • KAPSA schools quiz in October 14, 2023
  • Golf monthly Mug October 21,2023
  • Friendly football game with Booma FC
  • Friendly football match with MASGAL team against Kinyara Sugar management
  • Consultative meetings for environmental and social audits
  • Media programs on cane productivity and safety

Concluding remarks

This Newsletter brings Kinyara Sugar Limited employees up to date information on important events of the month. The objective of the Newsletter is to facilitate an efficient flow of information between departments and colleagues within our fraternity. This holds true for all levels of management and employees. It also operates among employees who interact with one another in the workplace.

Therefore please feel free, reach out to Kinyara Sugar Limited Corporate Communications Manager on +256757-777-293 or WalukambaA@Kinyara.co.ug

Thank you for reading. See you next month


 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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