About Kenya Sugar Board
Welcome to Kenya Sugar Board
About Us
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) is a state corporation established under the Sugar Act No. 11 of 2024 and mandated to develop, regulate, and promote the sugar industry. The newly signed law re-established the Kenya Sugar Board, restoring roles that were previously managed by the Sugar Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Authority.
The Kenya Sugar Board plays a crucial role in promoting the development of the sugar industry in Kenya and ensuring that it remains a vital contributor to the country’s economy.
Policies, Regulation, and Collaboration
Governance and Oversight
The board operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and is responsible for regulating as well as implementing policies and strategies to enhance the production, processing, and marketing of sugar. The Kenya Sugar Board works closely with other government agencies, sugar millers, farmers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the sugar industry in Kenya operates efficiently and sustainably.
Our Vision
A facilitator of a sustainable sugar industry for improved livelihood.
Our Mission
“To sustainably develop and promote the value chain of sugar through effective implementation of regulatory framework for economic growth and transformation”.
Our Core Values
- Teamwork
- Customer focus
- Integrity
- Innovativeness
- Professionalism
Registration & Licensing
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Background
The mandate of the Kenya Sugar Board is to promote the growth and development of the sugar industry in Kenya while ensuring that it operates in a transparent, efficient, and sustainable manner, serving the interests of all stakeholders, including consumers, producers, and the broader public. Primary we serve by:
- Licensing and monitoring: We issue licenses to sugar producers, processors, and distributors and monitor their operations to ensure they comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Price regulation: We participate in setting price controls to prevent excessive pricing or price manipulation in the industry.
- Quality control: We establish and enforce quality standards for sugar and sugar products to ensure that they meet health and safety requirements and consumer expectations.
- Market competition: We promote fair competition among sugar industry players and prevent anti-competitive practices such as price fixing or market dominance.
- Research and development: We conduct and commission research to identify areas where the sugar industry could improve and develop new technologies or practices to promote sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.
- Public education: We provide information and education to the public about the sugar industry, including its benefits, risks, and impact on health and the environment.
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