Theme: Towards a Globally Competitive Sugar Industry
Day 2 of the Sugar Industry Innovation Symposium and Expo 2025 built on the foundations laid on Day 1 by shifting attention to critical components of the sugar value chain beyond field production. The day’s programme focused on logistics, access to quality planting material, supply-chain traceability, and institutional support—elements essential to improving industry efficiency and sustainability.
Presentations on Bio-Circular Sugar Waste Valorisation and the use of bagasse ash highlighted opportunities for converting by-products into valuable resources, reinforcing the sector’s commitment to environmentally aligned and cost-efficient practices. Similarly, innovations such as the SugarTrace IoT Blockchain Supply Chain solution underscored the growing emphasis on modern, transparent, and traceable supply chains capable of meeting evolving regulatory and export standards.
The agenda for Day 2 reflected a comprehensive and holistic approach, addressing the full spectrum of the value chain from seed systems and logistics to waste management and market traceability. This breadth of focus signals the symposium’s dedication to fostering long-term, sustainable transformation within the sector.
The involvement of key financiers—including KCB, Co-operative Bank, Equity Bank, and DTB—as well as policymakers further strengthened the discussions by indicating strong prospects for both technical support and capital investment. Their participation suggests an enabling environment that can facilitate the practical implementation of the innovations presented.
Overall, Day 2 reaffirmed the transformative potential of innovation in Kenya’s sugar industry. The deliberations demonstrated a unified vision to establish a competitive, efficient, and sustainable sector that contributes meaningfully to national economic growth. The momentum generated sets a solid foundation for continued collaboration, policy development, and technological adoption as the symposium moves into subsequent sessions.
