Mkulazi Holding Company Limited (MHCL) is set to commence local production of refined industrial sugar in the 2025-26 fiscal year, aligning with the directive issued by President Samia Suluhu Hassan during the factory’s inauguration in August 2024.
The update was shared by MHCL Chief Executive Officer, Selestine Some, on Friday, 16 May 2025. He noted that the move marks a major milestone in reducing Tanzania’s dependence on imported industrial sugar, a goal emphasized by the President, reported The Citizen.
In the 2024/25 season, the factory produced 19,124 tonnes of brown sugar for domestic use, achieving 96% of its 20,000-tonne target.
Mr. Some made the remarks during a visit by members of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) board of trustees. MHCL is jointly owned by the NSSF and the Prisons Corporation Sole (PCS).
During the visit, the board was briefed on the factory’s economic and social contributions. In the 2024/25 financial year alone, MHCL created 2,172 direct jobs and more than 8,000 indirect employment opportunities.
NSSF Board Chairperson, Ms. Mwamini Malemi, praised the management for its achievements. “I commend everyone for the excellent work. This visit allowed us, as NSSF Board members, to witness firsthand the factory’s positive impact. We reaffirm our full support going forward,” she said.
“This factory is a testament to President Samia’s visionary leadership. Her guidance has been key to this project’s success, and we will continue to acknowledge her contribution,” she added.
NSSF Director General, Mr. Masha Mshomba, highlighted the broader economic benefits of the factory, particularly its role in job creation. “The employment generated by Mkulazi doesn’t just provide income—it stimulates consumer spending and boosts other sectors like retail, hospitality, and entertainment,” he explained.
As one of the largest sugar investments in East Africa, MHCL is poised to play a vital role in narrowing Tanzania’s sugar deficit, strengthening food security, and supporting broader industrial development.
