Kakira set to produce ethanol in 2016

Tractors offload sugarcane at a factory. PHOTO | FILE |

Ugandan sugar miller Kakira Sugar Works Ltd (KSW) will start producing ethanol from the fourth quarter of 2016, after installing a distillation plant.

Praj Industries Ltd of India has been contracted by KSW, which is owned by Madhvani Group, to supply production equipment for ethanol and premium grade extra neutral alcohol (beverage alcohol).