Kilombero Sugar Company Limited, one of Tanzania's leading sugar producers, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of life in communities surrounding its operations through support for three community-led infrastructure projects in the Kilombero Valley.
The Company's support will benefit the construction of the Nyamvisi Village Office, the Ruaha Village Dispensary Laboratory, and the Patients' Waiting Area at Kidodi Health Centre.
To accelerate the completion of these projects, Kilombero Sugar has donated 300 bags of cement, 300 units of 12mm steel reinforcement bars, and 150 tree seedlings, reinforcing environmental stewardship alongside infrastructure development.
The support, provided under the Company's Creating Shared Value (CSV) approach, reflects Kilombero Sugar's belief that sustainable business growth goes hand in hand with thriving communities.
Rather than initiating new projects, the Company is partnering with communities to accelerate the completion of development initiatives that have already been identified and championed by local residents, demonstrating a shared commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
Commenting on the initiative, Communication and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Mr Victor Byemelwa, said the beneficiary selection process was guided by a comprehensive needs assessment that considered the nature and impact of the projects on the community, community readiness and ownership, as well as the availability of a strategic implementation plan.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Kilombero Sugar Corporate Affairs Director, Mr Derick Stanley, said the Company remains committed to investing in initiatives that create meaningful and lasting value for the communities in which it operates.
"We believe our success is inseparable from the prosperity of the communities around us. Through our Creating Shared Value approach, we invest in initiatives that respond to genuine community priorities while creating long-term social and economic value. Today's support reflects our commitment to strengthening public services, empowering communities, and building resilient partnerships that contribute to Tanzania's sustainable development agenda."
Receiving the support, the Guest of Honour, Kilosa District Commissioner, Hon. Shaka Hamdu Shaka, commended Kilombero Sugar for its continued contribution to community development and its strong partnership with government.
"Kilombero Sugar has consistently demonstrated that responsible corporate citizenship extends beyond business operations. This support will significantly contribute to improving healthcare services, strengthening local governance, and enhancing the quality of life for our communities. We commend the Company for standing alongside the Government in delivering sustainable development and encourage other private sector institutions to emulate this example."
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr Yohana Kibasa, Chairperson of Nyamvisi Village, expressed his appreciation for the Company's contribution to community development and called upon other stakeholders to support similar initiatives and emulate Kilombero Sugar's collaborative approach.
Similarly, representing the beneficiaries of the Patients' Waiting Area project at Kidodi Health Centre, Dr Siriana Madumla said the materials handed over by the Company would play a critical role in accelerating the completion of the facility, which is expected to serve a large number of people within the surrounding communities.
The donation of 150 tree seedlings further demonstrates Kilombero Sugar's commitment to environmental sustainability and the promotion of greener, healthier communities.
As one of Tanzania's leading agribusinesses, Kilombero Sugar continues to champion initiatives that strengthen communities, empower local institutions, and create shared value for future generations through strategic partnerships with government, communities, and development stakeholders.
