FINAL-Sukari News Magazine issue 13 jan-apr 2016

Issue No. 13 January - March 2016

Nzoia Sugar Company

Process Engineer brings IChemE 2015 to Nzoia Sugar

Process Engineer brings IChemE 2015 to Nzoia Sugar

To be globally competitive in production and marketing of sugar and other products

To efficiently, innovatively and sustainably produce and market sugar and other products in a clean and safe environment to the satisfaction of all stakeholders

VISION

MISSION

CORE VALUES1. Teamwork and mutual respect

2. Transparency and accountability

3. Dedication and hard work

4. Equal opportunity for all stakeholders

5. Strong customer service orientation

6. Respect for the environment

Editorial Committee1. David Mulungwa - Factory Manager2. Macklines Wasike - Agriculture Manager 3. Benson Khwatenge - Company Secretary4. Protus Wekesa - Human Resource Manager 5. Awino Gilbert - Public Relations Manager

Nzoia Sugar Company (NSC) is located in Western region of Kenya, Bungoma County,

5 Kilometers off Webuye - Bungoma highway.

The Company serves over 70, 000 sugarcane farmers in Bungoma County and parts of Kakamega County.

The Company was established in 1975, under the Companies Act Cap 486 of the laws of Kenya and issued a certificate of incorporation on 1st August, 1975. The Government is the major shareholder owning 98% shares while (Fives Cail) and IDB Capital own the remaining 2%.

NSC produces sugar and supports cane production through the provision of extension services to the farmers with an extensive Company nucleus estate covering 3, 600 ha and outgrowers zone spanning more than 23, 500 hectares of cane.

Sukari News Editorial Team

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5. Emmanuel Masilikani6. Careen Mang’eni7.

Mark Odhiambo

8. Patriciah Ngoda

PatronGodfrey Wanyonyi - Ag. Managing Director

EditorAwino Gilbert

Contributors 1. Florence Mutinda2. Sammy Waliaula3. Linus Kimeli4. Moses Ekiring'

Iwelcome you all to the New Year 2016!

It is through God's blessings and hard work that we have come this far.

It is imperative to note that we have resumed milling after a successful annual maintenance exercise. This routine exercise is meant to improve on efficiency and reduce downtime brought about by breakdowns.

In the New Year, we have high expectations that we will continue to work well and harmoniously with all our stakeholders in order to achieve our targets and fulfill our corporate vision and mission.

On that note, we have been talking to our farmers to open bank accounts so that we can make their payment process fast and easy. We encourage them to do so quickly to enhance efficiency of payment. The company also intends to reduce the payment period to two weeks to enable our farmers enjoy the benefits of their produce early enough.

We are also happy with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the Government of Kenya for the immense support they extended to us during the challenging periods we experienced in business. Let us all renew our commitment to work harder and strive to deliver on our common goals and objectives as we steer this company to greater heights and success.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish to assure all the stakeholders of our support and co-operation.

Finally, let me take this opportunity to wish the Board of Directors, Management, Staff and all our valued stakeholders a happy and prosperous new year 2016.

God bless Nzoia Sugar Company as we continue sweetening Kenya!!!

Hon. Joash Wamang’oliChairman of the Board Nzoia Sugar Company

Message from The Chairman

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I take this opportunity to welcome you to yet another issue of Sukari News Magazine. Nzoia Sugar Company has tirelessly worked to ensure that the financial year 2014/15 is a productive

year by surpassing the targets and goals set.

We have endevoured to offer better services by constantly filling the skills gap. In this regard, I am proud that ICT function has continually strived to ensure data information security and accessibility. Automated integration between the Smart weigh system fitted at the weighbridge and the Ebizframe Agriculture Management System have hastened information exchange between the two systems thus ensuring data accuracy. The Daily Production Report from the factory can now be accessed directly by relevant personnel. An exclusive company email system (zimbra) is in use specifically for sharing confidential information among staff members.

We are glad that the annual factory maintenance was successfully completed and the performance of the factory improved. We have acquired new branding machines for production team and we are optimistic our branded products will continue being more visible in various outlets in Kenya. This will also work towards ensuring that our customers and stakeholders recognize that we are the producers of the quality sugar in the stores hence earning us the much deserved publicity enabling us to stay globally competitive.

The company supports the neighbouring community through Corporate Social Responsibility programs including donations, infrastructure development, health, education, youth and sports among others.

Have a blessed year 2016!

Thank you.

Godfrey WanyonyiAg. Managing DirectorNzoia Sugar Company

Message from The Managing Director

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Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit faster than hearing Christmas music while I am at my local shopping centre at home. I have enjoyed the holidays since I was a child. I always look forward to the family, the food,

and the time off at the end of the year and the plethora of messages that come through to my phone. Such messages sometimes come as a surprise. I hope you did enjoy your holiday too.

In this edition, we celebrate our very own, Solomon Bhaddy Amwayi, Process Engineer who re-engineered the company's gravitational liming dosing system used in the early stages of sugar processing. Thus as a stakeholder, you have a basis for enduring your relationship with Nzoia: we can only get better. This innovation has been highlighted in the mainstream media. Our actions have been informed by the awareness that if you are a big brand, like we are, and you are doing something interesting, people want to hear about it.

We also celebrate Nzoia Industrial Primary and Nzoia Primary Schools on their outstanding performance in the 2015 KCPE examinations. As the sponsor, we are proud of this feat.

On the person of interest, we focus on Mr. Alfred Walioli who has been walking to work for the last 20 years, covering a distance of 21 kilometers daily. We hope this story will inspire you to take exercise seriously.

We welcome you to join us for more interesting stories in this issue: January-March and, if you would like to participate as a writer in the next edition please do not hesitate to send us interesting articles to publish.Welcome.

Awino Gilbert Editor

Editor's note


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GLOBAL NEWS

Following the shortlist, the Company is allowed to use the Institution of

Chemical Engineers (IChemE) badge of

quality and excellence in all its promotional

material as an endorsement by IChemE

Nzoia Sugar Company was a m o n g t h e c o m p a n i e s shortlisted for the prestigious

IChemE global award for the cost reduction innovative idea dubbed 'gravitational milk of lime dosing system'.

Process engineer brings IChemE 2015 to Nzoia Sugar By Florence Mutinda

NSC was the only company in Kenya and in the African continent to be shortlisted for this year's prestigious award under the industry project.

Following this development, the company has acquired a badge of quality that the company is endorsed to use in its products and stationery forever.

In this innovation, Nzoia Sugar Company's Process Engineer Mr. So lomon Bhaddy Amwayi re -engineered the company's gravitational liming dosing system used in the early stages of sugar processing.

This innovation has subsequently led to at least a 20% drop in lime usage and an equal drop in energy and maintenance costs saving the company KES 2.5m (US$24,000) in the past year (2014).

Liming i s a process in ju ice purification/treatment where hydrated lime is introduced into sugarcane extracted mixed juice in the form of Milk of Lime, (MOL) to neutralize the acids in the juice and react with phosphoric acid to produce a precipitate.

Conventionally, dosing of the prepared lime is done by a pumping system. In this innovation however, there is a switch from pumped to gravitational dosing system.

Mr. Amwayi, a P r o c e s s E n g i n e e r i n g Superintendent at NSC with over 8 years' experience in the chemical engineering field was part of a host of engineers from around the world nominated for their chemical engineering innovations under the industry project category which attracted 6 entries. Over 500 entries were presented by engineers representing 40 countries in 5 continents. Out of the 500 entries, only 200 were shortlisted in the 17 categories namely; water management, energy, young researcher, food and drink, palm oil, outstanding achievement, research project, education and training, oil and gas, industry leader, business start-up, resource poor technology, process safety, sustainable technology, innovative product and industry project.

16 experts pooled from different parts of the world and different sectors of the economy formed the panel of judges.

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the global professional membership organisation for people with relevant experience or an interest in chemical engineering.

Founded in 1922, it currently has over 40,000 members across 120 countries with offices in Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK.

Mr. Solomon Amwayi at the IChemE award ceremony

I am a chemical & Process Engineer by profession, working as a process engineer with over 8 years '

experience. My journey to Birmingham, UK was a great experience. I had the

opportunity to visit the IChemE headquarters in the UK and attend the award dinner at the Hilton Birmingham, situated at the National Exhibition Centre. UK business and finance journalist, and award winning engineer, Steph McGovern hosted the Global Awards on 5 November 2015. Steph is a regular presenter and host on television and radio reporter who reports on major economic, financial and business news on programs including BBC TV's Breakfast.

This was the first appearance of a Kenyan company for such an award. Under the Industry project category, NSC was the only company representing Africa.

I would encourage the company to support future innovations for improvement.

Originality, innovation, potential or achieved technical and/or business success, impact on the environment, impact on stakeholders and wider application were key elements used to choose the winners of the event.

I am happy that Nzoia Sugar Company was awarded a certificate and a badge of quality that the company is endorsed to use in all its products and stationery forever.

Let's all work towards maintaining NSC on the global map and market this company beyond our borders.

My experience at Birmingham UK for the IChemE Award Ceremony

I had the opportunity to represent not only Nzoia Sugar Company but also Kenya as a Country and Africa as a continent at the prestigious ICHEME

Global awards.

By Solomon Amwayi


In a ceremony held at the Stanley on 26th October 2015, Nzoia Sugar once again maintained its super

brand status for 2015/16.

The brand entitles members to use the distinctive Super brand seal to fully leverage their Super brands status to show customers that they have achieved this recognition for their branding excellence. Brands with Super brand status are entitled to use the Super brands award seal on their packaging and in their advertising to show customers that they have achieved this recognition for their branding excellence.

Many of the world's leading brands have chosen to advertise the fact that they have received super brand status, taking large advertisements in major local publications to do so. A certificate is also provided for display. Super brand is the world's largest independent arbiter of branding which identifies and

Super brand is the world's largest

independent arbiter of branding which

identifies and pays tribute to exceptional brands by recognizing,

rewarding and reinforcing leading brands from all over

the world

Nzoia Sugar Attains Super Brand Status Once Again By Awino Gilbert

Nzoia staff display super brand certificate at the Stanley

pays tribute to exceptional brands by recognizing, rewarding and reinforcing leading brands from all over the world.

The ceremony was attended by Awino Gilbert and Edwina Omollo of PR and marketing respectively.

COMPANY NEWS

TheCompany intends to expand the factory

crushing capacity to 7,000 tonnes of cane per day

During the last financial year 2014/15

Nzoia Sugar factory crushed about 1

million tonnes of cane against a set

target of 700,000 tonnes leaving a mark in the

crushing history of the company.

Nzoia Sugar factory operates at an optimum

capacity 3000 tonnes of cane per day (TCD).

To keep pace with modern trends, the

company rehabilitated the cane carrier

elevator which has improved efficiency and

b o o s t e d s t e a m g e n e r a t i o n . T h e

commissioning and installation of the spray

pond system has also improved vacuum,

throughput and sugar quality. These

improvements have enabled the company to

achieve and sustain the rated capacity. The installation of the four megawatt

generator is expected to bring an array of

benefits, such as reliable power for operations

and domestic use while the factory is in

operation, improved time efficiency in the

factory, manageable Kenya Power bills,

reduced sugar production costs, and clean flue

gas discharge to the environment.

Nzoia factory surpasses target in sugar productionBy Florence Mutinda

During the last financial year 2014/15 Nzoia Sugar factory crushed about 1 million tonnes of cane against a set

target of 700,000 tonnes leaving a mark in the crushing history of the company.

Nzoia Sugar factory operates at an optimum capacity 3000 tonnes of cane per day (TCD).

To keep pace with modern trends, the company rehabilitated the cane carrier elevator which has improved efficiency and boosted steam generation. The commissioning and installation of the spray pond system has also improved vacuum, throughput and sugar quality. These improvements have enabled the company to achieve and sustain the rated capacity. The installation of the four megawatt generator is expected to bring an array of benefits, such as reliable power for operations and domestic use while the factory is in operation, improved time efficiency in the factory, manageable Kenya Power bills, reduced sugar production costs, and clean flue gas discharge to the environment.


During the tour, the Chairman of the Board

assured the management team that

the Board would give adequate support to

ensure factory output surpasses the outlined

targets

The Board of Directors toured the factory to determine its suitability to resume operations after a

month's break for annual maintenance.

The Board under the leadership of the Chairman Hon. Joash Wamang'oli inspected all the relevant operational areas of the factory on 4th December, 2015.

The Factory Manager Mr. David Mulungwa while taking the Directors through the factory mills, confirmed that the factory will undergo various trial tests in the course of the week before resumption of the milling process.

Wamang'oli said the Board is impressed by the progress made and was undoubtedly convinced that the factory will run at its optimum after the annual maintenance program.

He added that the Company has the best m a n a g e m e n t t e a m c a p a b l e o f

t r a n s f o r m i n g c h a l l e n g e s i n t o opportunities.

Mr. Mulungwa also assured the Board that most of the maintenance work had been adequately undertaken and was confident to state that the maintenance project was 95% complete and expressed satisfaction tha t the work was under taken professionally.

He emphasized that the factory has to undergo maintenance annually to increase throughput since the boiler system efficiency dwindles after 12 months operations without maintenance. The Factory Manager added that el-nino rains this year posed a challenge on the effectiveness of the maintenance programme and added that the third line branding machine is in the process of being installed and will later be commissioned after inspection to enhance our production output to meet branded sugar market demand for various quantities.

Members of the Nzoia Sugar Family pledged to serve the Lord together as a team and

trust God to help them manage the affairs of the company.

Following a successful maintenance program, Nzoia Sugar Company resumed milling on the 21st of December 2015.

The management and staff dedicated the plant to God in a ceremony held at the factory premises just before the official opening of the plant.

During the maintenance, the engineers installed a Rotary Juice Screen, retubing of boilers, modification of juice filtration system, balancing sugar dryer and juice heater retubing to allow for proper heating of juice to improve juice clarification and subsequently improve on sugar recovery.

The speaker of the day quoted the book of Joshua 24:15 which talks about Joshua

COMPANY NEWS

Board of Directors inspect the factory in readiness for reopening

Nzoia Sugar family dedicate factory to the Lord as milling resumes By Florence Mutinda

who was chosen by God to take over the leadership of the children of Israel to the promised land of Canaan. Joshua made this declaration when he saw the Israelites begin to serve idols. Amidst the pressure of idol worship from all quarters, Joshua declared that together with his family, they would serve the Lord.

The acting managing Director, Mr Godfrey Wanyonyi, thanked the engineers for the good work and urged the employees to be good ambassadors.

The Nzoia branch secretary KUSPAW Macdonald Wamocho, thanked the management for their support and employees for their hardwork and diligence as he urged the management to work on the challenges affecting the employees.

The factory manager Mr. Mulungwa emphasized the importance of team work since all players in the company are equally important because they all contribute to the smooth operations of the company.

By Sammy Waliaula

Factory Manager Mr. Mulungwa (center) talk to the Board and management before

beginning the factory tour

Like Joshua of the

Bible Nzoia Sugar

Family pledged to

serve the Lord

together


COMPANY NEWS

Part of the ICT strategy is to deliver mobile

based applications to enable farmers receive alerts on relevant field activities and services offered by the company

The ICT department of NSC has been working hard to ensure that the company has avenues enabling it to

stay competitive in both local and global platforms. An interview with Systems Analyst, Louis Shitandi, helped shed light on some of the elements of the ICT strategy that the department has achieved in the financial year 2015/2016 and plan to achieve in future.

In order to ensure data security and systems availability, a modern primary data center has been set up at the ICT offices with a secondary data center being set up at the Company guest house to act as a backup. Network infrastructure having wireless access points in the various office blocks has been laid out to support connectivity to the data and systems in the secured data center so that employees can enjoy continuous availability of ICT systems and services.

“Information security, timeliness, availability and accessibility are key in our strategy,” says Mr. Shitandi, “and on top of a robust network infrastructure we intend to avail innovations to meet these needs for competitive advantage.”

A r e - d e s i g n e d c o m p a n y w e b s i t e (www.nzoiasugar.co.ke) has been delivered for easy information dissemination to the public which will allow access 24 hours a day. The website conforms to current web design standards to assure not only adequacy and relevancy of the information presented but also a pleasant user experience Automated integration between the Smart weigh system at the weighbridge and the Ebizframe Agriculture Management System has speeded up the information exchange between the two systems and ensured data accuracy. The Daily Production Report from the factory can now be accessed directly by relevant personnel owing to a web-based data capture and reporting system that has been developed in-house, tested successfully and is in the final stages of roll-out. “We have worked closely with Desmond Obura of the Factory Chemistry Lab to develop this system and intend to encompass the other numerous reports within the business to reduce costs on paper by availing information online.” “Our aspiration is to deliver a mobile-based applications to the farmers” he went on to say. The applications will enable farmers receive alerts on relevant field activities and services

ICT enhances work efficiency at Nzoia Sugar Company

By Careen Mang'eni

offered by the company and provide them with a platform to raise their complaints that will be accessed directly by the management.

The department aspires to in future provide automated data capture forms that the NSC staff can be able to fill even from the field via mobile devices. Their overall goal is to work towards actualizing the company's mission and vision by presenting a professional and credible image geared towards emphasis of our corporate identity.

Shitandi at the primary data centre located at the ICT office

Farmers Have been warned against selling cane to poachers.

While addressing stakeholders at Mabanga Agricultural Training Centre on 19th November, 2015 Area Manager Mr. Joab Omulubi warned farmers that poachers only exploit them economically.

Omulubi also reminded the farmers that the company normally invests a great deal in cane development. “We expect to recuperate our costs before we pay farmers. Any effort to deny the company cane denies us income,” he added.

The theme of the event was “Diversification of

Products in order to enhance Technology in

Agriculture and Industry for Food

Security and National Growth”.

Omulubi compared a Poacher to the devil who

only comes to tempt you when you are about to

succeed. “A poacher doesn't make roads,

unlike Nzoia, doesn't give back to the society

in any way and has also tightened their

weighing scale,” he said. The company has in

the past lost a lot of cane to poachers and this

has necessitated vigorous media campaigns to

deal with this vice.

The farmers requested the Company to

diversify as a means of generating additional

income to gain a solid financial base to ensure

sustainability of the Company in the highly

competitive sugar industry.The farmers also requested the NSC to harvest

and pay cane farmers on time and also supply

different varieties of sugarcane to boost

productivity in their farms.

The guest of honour was Bungoma County

Executive for Trade and Industry,

Do not sell cane to a poacher, utalia baadaye!”By Moses Ekiring

NSC staff in (blue overall) Demonstrates to a farmer during field day

Mr. Patrick Koyi who encouraged farmers to seriously consider applying what they learnt from the various stakeholders.

The demo was sponsored and hosted by Nzoia Sugar Company,

the Ministry of Agriculture, USAID, KEBS Kenya, Nzoia Sugar among other Stakeholders in Bungoma County.


TRAINING

Communications officers must interpret

contexts to management and must speak the language of

business in the institutions that they

work in

The Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) supported by the Global Alliance for Public Relations &

Communication Management (GA) hosted the premier world conference on public relations in emerging economies (WCPREE) on November 15 – 18, 2015 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

Nzoia Sugar Company sent two officers from the Public Relations Department to represent the company at the conference which attracted over 400 PR practitioners and academics from across the globe. Mr. Awino Gilbert the Public Relations Manager and Miss. Florence Mutinda, a Public Relations Supervisor attended the conference which provided a platform for them to network, exchange ideas and gather knowledge on the latest trends on Public Relations in emerging

economies and how PR can play a positive role to bring about social and economic change while aiding to alleviate particular challenges faced by emerging economies.

The conference brought together practitioners and academics from across the globe to look at particular challenges faced by emerging economies in an evolving and continually changing environment.

The international communication community led by a host of thought leaders and speakers debated topics such as the role of emerging economies in the global economy, the role of public relations and technologies in emerging economies, how to achieve sustainable development, stability and wellbeing in emerging economies and globally.

The conference included sessions of ideas and innovations sharing in a mix of plenaries, panel opinions and workshops, research colloquium showcasing academic research to both academics and practitioners, master classes for personal and professional development, tours and networking opportunities, welcome reception and gala dinner and awards ceremony.

Cheryl I Procter- Rogers from Lincolnshire, Illinois an accredited Senior PR Consultant and a certified Master Coach concluded the afternoon session with a powerful presentation on the power of communication in leadership. She persuaded communicators to be consistent in their leadership styles and be ready to give direction without emitting negativity. She urged communicators to always be present during key decision meetings in the boardroom and maintain behaviours that are consistent with the practice.

The 15th edition of the PRSK awards saw a host of local organizations drawn for the banking industry, legal fraternity, energy sector and PR consultancies receive top honour for their work

WCPREE: Public relations practitioners must be present in key decision matters and strategic meetings

By Florence Mutinda

Participants during the PRSK conference

Florence Mutinda and Awino Gilbert during the WCPREE conference

in the Public Relations & Communication Management industry in Kenya.

This year saw a total of 25 entries across all 13 categories with the overall campaign of the year being won by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Foundation 'Mifugo ni Mali' programme while recently established Engage Burson Marsteller emerged as the winner of the media Relations Campaign of the year for their CNN Multi choice African Journalist of the Year Award Campaign. Other winners included the Judiciary of Kenya for their 'Justice @ Last Campaign', Kenya Nucleus electricity Board for their 'Fission Magazine' and HILL +Knowlton Strategies 'Kenya for Genghis Capital Operation' Internal Relations Campaign.

Individuals who played a positive role in advancing Public Relations locally were also awarded. These included Hon. Samuel Poghisio and Dr Bitange Ndemo who during their tenure at the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology passed a directive that saw all Government Public Relations officers join the society and adhere to a professional code of conduct.

A good administrative services personnel gives a face to the

department and maintains

confidentiality

In a bid to retain members, Kenya National Secretaries Association (KENASA) has intensified efforts to improve performance

of its members through trainings on emerging issues.

The workshop held at Mombasa was attended by 15 secretarial staff from Nzoia Sugar Company.

Those of us who were privileged to participate in this forum learnt quite a lot and it is our sincere appeal for management to continue sponsoring us for such fora on rotational basis.

The conference covered other areas such as stress management, personal growth, governance and retirement. The members were urged to act as the face of their departments and to understand their bosses for smooth work flow.

This workshop was necessitated by the recent approval by the Public Service Commission (K) for Administrative Services Personnel (former Secretaries). This scheme comes with a number of new requirements including change of titles for Secretaries. The scheme also envisages a new dimension in terms of the

role of Secretaries in offices.

The forum was attended by 3,500 members and distinguished speakers in the relevant areas.

Understand your bosses, secretaries urged By Patricia Ngoda


Pictorial

Board members and management team led by the Board Chairman Hon. Joash Wamang'oli inside the factory plant

Dir. Dr. John Chikati (Right), Factory manager Mr. David Mulungwa (middle) and Production Manager Mr. Gabriel Situma

inside the factory

Employees working during the factory maintenance programThe HRM Mr. P. Wekesa addressing employees during KUSPAW

elections on 15.01.2016

A unionisable employee votes during the KUSPAW elections Wamocho's historic come back

Mr. B.Yaola vied for the post of Secretary General during KUSPAW elections on 15.01.2016 but lost to Mr. M. Wamocho

Nzoia Sugar Company donates dozens of crates of soda to prisoners during the christmas break on 23rd December 2015


Employees worshiping during the factory dedication after maintenance

NSC Nacada team take students through an Alcohol and drug abuse sensitization program

Factory Manager Mr. David Mulungwa (Right) Signs his PC in the presence of the chairman of the Board Hon. Joash Wamang’oli (Middle) and Managing Director Mr. Godfrey Wanyonyi (Left)

Farmers' registration during a field day at Mabanga

Asst. PRO Linus Kimeli (Right) and CSRO Beatrice Wekesa (Second Right) hand over trophies donated to Masinde Muliro

staff for their gala night

Members of the press at a dinner function held at the Tourist Hotel Bungoma

Mr. Mulungwa Factory Manager (standing left) receives IChemE certificate from Mr. Solomon Amwayi (process engineer NSC)

Members of the management team and union officials during a consultative meeting at the company boardroom

Pictorial

In the previous financial year 2014/15 Nzoia

Sugar Company was awarded a certificate

graded 92% by the CAJ for effective resolution

of complaints

Public complaints handling process

at Nzoia Sugar Company (NSC) is

set to improve after three

employees were trained on effective

complaints handling.

The Commission on Administrative Justice

(CAJ), also known as the Office of the

Ombudsman facilitated the training and

certified members of staff during its

regional training held in Kisumu from 28th

to 30th October, 2015.

The training which was facilitated by senior

officers from the CAJ head office was

attended by more than 60 delegates from

various government parastatals and the

private sector, mainly from western Kenya.

The participants were taken through the

guidelines for implementation of the

Nzoia Sugar supported Busia County Teen Camp held from 10th – 14th December 2015 at

Butula Girls school in Butula Sub County.


Commission on administrative justice train NSC staff on handling customer complaints

indicator, resolution of public complaints for

the financial year 2015/2016, servant

leadership in public service, complaints

management within an organization,

alternate dispute resolution (ADR)

mechanisms, wellness and customer care

skills as a complaints handling officer and

the certification process of the indicator

resolution of public complaints for the

financial year 2015/2016.

NSC officers in attendance included Mr.

Linus Kimeli (Asst. Public Relations

Officer), Mr. Moses Ekiring (Farmers

Relations Supervisor) and Mr. Titus Wekesa

Bukhebi (Agriculture Department Liaison

officer). The training was conducted in line

with the performance contract ing

requirements.

The Company recognizes that such learning

sessions are crucial in equipping staff

members with relevant and desirable skills

useful in communication for both internal

and external stakeholders. This eventually

ensures enhanced productivity and customer

satisfaction hence boosting our corporate

image.

Nzoia donates towards Busia County teen camp

TRAINING

By Linus Kimeli

Delegates during a training session

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

This initiative was conducted in line with our Corporate Social Responsibility policy through which the

company pledges to support Youth

Development and Sports

The inaugural teenage girls' camp organized by the County first lady Judy Ojaamong' from seven sub counties catered for 364 girls, 52 per Sub County.The Company donated four bales of 1kg branded sugar as part of Corporate Social Responsibility programme towards the initiative.

The camp was aimed at developing leadership skills, enhancing peer education, promoting good academic habits and supporting national building efforts.

The initiative got overwhelming sponsorship and support from different firms and well-wishers.

NSC Public Relations Manager Mr. Awino Gilbert (Left) hands over donated branded sugar to Busia County Information Officer Mr. Francis M. odunga (Centre) and

Dismus Osere during the function.

By Sammy Waliaula


The first group of employees to be

enrolled through this program are about to

complete their Masters classes. Registration

is ongoing for the next lot which will also

include degree programs

Nzoia Sugar Company has entered a pact wi th Masinde Muli ro Univers i ty of Science and

Technology towards professional and academic support.

The Company has opened its doors to offer professional experience to students while employees have the benefit of accessing quality academic programs from the learning institution. To this end, the University organized a gala dinner on 18th December,2015, which the Company supported by donating branded trophies on 4th November, 2015 as a show of support to the university.

The three branded trophies were presented by the Assistant Public Relations Officer Mr. Linus Kimeli and the Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Mrs. Beatrice Wekesa.

The duo pledged that the Company would continue supporting the education sector in the Country to ensure a bright future for the youth.

Masinde Muliro Community Liaison Officer Mr. Waswa thanked Nzoia Sugar Company for their continued support and noted that the institution held in high regard the partnership with the company.

EDUCATION

The management of Nzoia Sugar Company (NSC) on 24th November, 2015 held a meeting with officials

from Kibabii University aimed at going through a proposal of a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions before adoption.

NSC and Kibabii University were inspired by their objectives to promote and accelerate the progress of conservation, research and training related to development and to their mandates and therefore decided to enter into an understanding.

The purpose of the MoU is to integrate training, research and conservation of human interaction with the environment in the face of vulnerability under the impact of irreversible change for instance technology transfer and development with the aim of increasing research productivity and academic excel lence for nat ional development.

The meeting whose overall objective was to synergize efforts of the two institutions to stimulate scientific co-operation, strengthen teaching, research, conservation and provide high quality service to stakeholders was facilitated by Dr. Kadian Wanyama.

Various aspects of the proposal that included staff exchanges and mutual visits, capacity building, student attachment, financial

The company has

institution in many occasions and shares a mutual relationship

supported the

implications of the M.O.U, renewals and amendments were discussed in detail.

The Chairman concluded the meeting by urging the members to analyze the proposal in great depth for later review and eventual signing at a later date.

Kibabii University and Nzoia Sugar to sign MOU By Careen Mang'eni

Nzoia partners with Masinde Muliro University By Odhiambo Mark

NSC Management staff and Kibabii officials during the discussion

Mr. Linus Kimeli (Right) Asst. PRO NSC and Mrs. Beatrice Wekesa CSRO (second from right) hand over branded trophies

donated by NSC for the gala awards dinner to Masinde Muliro officials Mr. Waswa

(center) and Miss. Ann

Nzoia Industrial Primary Opens A Boys' Secondary School By Careen Mang'eni

The new school will help students achieve quality education in a good environment at

an affordable fee

Nzoia Industrial Primary School has launched a new boys secondary school within its vicinity.

The secondary school (Nzoia Industrial Boys Secondary School) invites qualified candidates who did their K.C.P.E in 2015 to register with a sum of two hundred shillings only from Monday 25th January, 2016.

Students will receive a list of necessary requirements and the fee structure upon completion of the registration process.

Nzoia Industrial Primary School has nurtured pupils into exemplary and

hardworking members of the society with outstanding performances and good behavior. Parents who will have their children enrolled in the boys secondary school can be assured of good moral values and numerous skills instilled in their children.

Do not miss out on the chance to be a part of such greatness!


ast year's (2015) KCPE results were unique for Nzoia LIndustrial Primary School

because a girl topped the class with 418 out of 500 marks flying the flag of the school high.

14 year old Dorcas Kiprop Nekesa ( index 3) credi ted her good performance to her qualified teachers, coverage of the syllabus on time, group work, continuous motivation

from teachers and parents, good facilities and a condusive learning environment.

Dorcas, a daughter to Philmon Kiprop Kwoba an employee at Nzoia Sugar Company joined the school in class two where she stayed until she completed her studies in class eight and undertook her Kenya Certificate of Primary school Education KCPE last year (2015).

Her hobbies include: cooking, browsing, playing leg ball and debating. She passionately expressed her wish to join Mary Hill Girls Secondary School in Thika which will be a stepping stone to joining a good university to pursue law as a profession. After being inspired by various prominent lawyers and judges in the country, her mission as a future lawyer is to always stand up for women rights. Despite the challenges that came her way, Dorcas always had her priorities straight and her eyes set on her end goal. She encourages the remaining students at Nzoia Industrial Primary to always work hard, stay focused and to never let anything come between them and their studies.

The former scout member thanked her parents for their continued financial and moral support that saw to it she completed her studies. Above all she acknowledged the presence of God in her life always making sure she stood

EDUCATION

Work hard, resilience, focus

and discipline drove me towards

success

Little known girl flies Nzoia Industrial Primary's flag higherBy Sammy Waliaula

Dorcas at Nzoia Industrial primary school

strong and overcame all challenges.

Mr. Wanyama, the head teacher of the school confirmed that Dorcas was a focused and committed pupil who was confident of performing well in the national exam of which she proved.He urged other pupils to emulate the same spirit in order to attain exemplary results after studies and encouraged boys not to be left behind. In the year 2015, a total of 118 pupils sat the exam. 5 got over 400 marks, 79 pupils were ranked between 300-399 marks, 29 pupils scored between 250-299 marks and 6 were between 200-249 marks. The general mean score was 326 marks.

The school managed to post good results by covering the syllabus on time, thorough revision and practice.

For the last three years, the school has been on an ascending trend improving from the previous mean scores of 321 – 324 to the current 326 marks.

The school management and Board would like to thank the teachers, pupils and the sponsors of the school citing Nzoia Sugar as one of the major sponsors having recently sponsored the building of the new storey building classrooms providing a condusive learning environment for the candidates.

Nzoia Primary School Post Outstanding Results In 2015 KCPE Exams


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The company employs competent physically challenged staff and

ensures that they work in a safe environment

Employees living with disabilities are encouraged to stop belittling themselves in various areas of

work but to actualize the saying: Disability is not inability.

S p e a k i n g d u r i n g a D i s a b i l i t y Mainstreaming Seminar held on 10th December, 2015, Human Resource Manager Mr. Protus Wekesa told the employees that issues dealing with disability are of great importance because the world is progressing and moving forward towards equality hence Kenya

and Nzoia Sugar Company in particular could not afford to be left lagging behind.

He reminded the employees that of the constitution of Kenya stipulates the basic human rights and provids for the rights of persons living with disability.

He added that the seminar that the management had a moral obligation to ensure equality within the company as well as strive to be a benchmark for other corporate entities.

On top of that, he urged members and committee officials in particular to reach out to all departments and sections in the company and encourage the physically impaired employees to come forward and air their views.

Chapter 4


COMPANY NEWS

Physically impaired employees undergo trainingBy Odhiambo Mark

Welfare officer Mrs. Edith Omukubi trained the employees on their rights as persons living with disability and urged them not to shy away from reporting any sort of intimidations or frustrations to the industrial relations manager. She reminded them that the seminar was meant to sensitize them and let them know that NSC Management cares for them.

The employees were also taken through the procedures for registration of persons with disability, tax exemption process and financial management as a result of tax exemption.

Disability is the consequence of impairment that may be physical, cognit ive, mental , sensory,

emot ional , development or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth or occur during a person's lifetime. The company has complied with the disability Act of 2003, by putting in place a mainstreaming committee charged with advancing the management on challenges affecting Person with Disability (PWD).

The committee partnering with Welfare Office has identified areas of Improvement and some have been done. For instance, there has been great improvement in

building of ramps at offices and at the company Guest House.

The committee is also agitating for equal access to employment opportunities within the organization for Persons with disabilities, identifying and eliminating barriers to the employment, advancement and retention of person with disabilities and also to promote a workplace culture based on fair practices which will safeguard the rights of person with disabilities to be treated with dignity, respect and to enjoy equitable terms and conditions of employment.

The committee has been working on Policy development and main streaming and has

managed to host one inhouse seminar during this second quarter of 2015-2016 Financial Year.

The committee also reminded the employees of the Act of 2003, which states that if an employee acquires a disability or an existing disability becomes more severe, the company will take positive steps aimed at enabling the employee to remain in suitable employment or to return to work following an absence resulting from an acquired or increased disability.

By Joash Ongachi

Nzoia Sugar embraces disability main streaming activities

Ms. Halima Leila interprets Mr. Khisa's message to sign language during a disability mainstreaming meeting held at the training center


The Nzoia Sugar Company Provident Fund scheme elections have been mooted to be held during third annual

general meeting (AGM) next year 2016.

During second AGM held at the Company guest house on 11th December, 2015, members requested that the elections be held the same day but since it was not on the agenda it had to be postponed.

Following the appointment of the Nzoia Sugar Board of Directors in April 2015, Director Mary Waiswa was nominated by the Board as the new Chairperson of the Nzoia Provident fund.

While addressing employees present, Director Waiswa asked provident fund members to increase their voluntary contributions in order to retire gracefully.

The unionisable employees who are members of the fund were advised to pick voluntary contribution forms available at the office.

Members of the provident fund were requested to take up

voluntary contributions in order to retire

gracefully

Ms. Rita Mukhongo, the Trustee Secretary Provident Fund (Nzoia Sugar Co. Legal Officer) read the agenda of the day before commencement of the meeting.

According to the Trustees, the fund has a higher interest rate on saving for employees than other financial institutions or Sacco's.

The provident fund was started in 2011 taking over from gratuity arrangement. Mr. MacDonald Wamocho (Secretary General KUSPAW and trustee) called for transfer of the entire gratuity savings to the Provident fund adding that the union requested for a tax exemption on the same.

He said that the union is working towards increasing remittance so that retiring employees can get higher benefits from the scheme.

An interest of 17% as at 31st December, 2014 was reported from the fund on investment and as at September, 2015 the fund stood at Ksh.303, 850, 579.

Mr. Jacob Khisa, the Liaison Officer noted that once an employee retires, 1/3 of the amount saved and invested is paid as cash and 2/3 is paid as monthly pension. Members who have contributed less than Ksh1,000,000.00 on retirement take home the entire contribution.

COMPANY NEWS

Nzoia Sugar Company was selected

among other sugar companies in

East Africa to represent the country's

sugar industry during the 10th World Trade

Organization (WTO) ministerial conference

held at the Kenyatta International Conference

starting from 15th to 18th December, 2015.

Being the only miller invited amongst several

other millers, was not only a mark of honour

but a source of joy and pride resulting from

high profile recognition of our best industry

practices. This was also a rare opportunity for Kenya

since it was the first time such a meeting was

being hosted by an African Nation. The

Conference was chaired by Kenya's Cabinet

Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International

Trade, Ms. Amina Mohamed.

Following the invitation, the company sent a

delegation of 3 staff members pooled from

marketing department and Public relations

departments who pitched tent at the sunken

park Nairobi, to showcase the sugar

production process and market our sugar to the

delegates and local people.

The main purpose of the exhibition was to give

the delegates from around the world a feel of

East Africa's business market and the various

sectors there in. The exhibition which was open to select

organizations in East Africa hosted over 90

exhibitors from the various sectors of the

economy.

Nzoia Sugar Company's stand attracted

delegates and locals who were interested to

know the sugar production process and buy

our sugar which was selling at an affordable

price too.

Provident fund members call for elections By Sammy Waliaula and Careen Mang'eni

Global conference provides rare opportunity to NSC By Kimeli Linus

Mr. Machoni provident fund member voices his opinion during the function

Requirement for access to the fund on retirement include a copy of the ID card, bank account number of the member and contact details.

Our brand resonated well with the locals and

international community present at the

conference and was in high demand.

The WTO yields the “Nairobi Package” The WTO ministerial conference which

represents 162 members came to a close on 19th

December by securing a historic agreement on a

series of trade initiatives dubbed the Nairobi

package.

The main purpose of the exhibition was to

give the delegates from around the

world a feel of East Africa's business

environment

Nzoia's stand at the Sunken Park Nairobi


Mr. Alfred Walioli was born in 1958. He joined Nzoia Sugar Company in December, 1978 where he worked as drainage casual.

His duties involved opening trenches in the nucleus estates, weeding four bushy lines of cane (about 850m) in a day, which had to be completed before payment. His starting salary was Kshs. 80.00 per month.

Mr. Walioli says he was happy with the job he had been offered since it enabled him to cater for his small family and there was no other source of income.

However, he says working at the drainage was a challenge since it required perseverance. Since there was no means of transport to work that time, he had to walk to his place of work. On 10th July, 1979 Mr. Walioli was confirmed on permanent contract as a cane cutter/weeder. His roles were harvesting cane and weeding sugarcane.

In 1983, he was successfully interviewed for the post of Field Instructor and was posted to Milo Centre.

Mr. Walioli was later promoted to position of clerk 01 in outgrowers Ledger office under Finance department. 1986 he joined Kenya Polytechnic where he studied an accounting course for one year and passed well.

He did an interview for the position of Bursar and successfully got it. In 1993 he was transferred on promotion to management post (MG 9) as Wages Supervisor and again moved to cash office as a Cashier in 1994.

In 2007 he was transferred back to Debtors as a Supervisor. He was lucky because he was appointed on acting capacity as a Debtor's Accountant where he performed his duties successfully for 6 years.

Mr. Walioli was then posted to OGL as Assistant OGL Accountant. He has worked as Assistant OGL Accountant from the year 2009 to date.

The Ledger Accountant explains that he has managed to succeed because of his spirit of hard work and having good relations with all kind people within the organization. Mr. Walioli is married to two wives and they are blessed with 14 children who are all alive. “I have managed to take good care of my children by ensuring they receive quality education and some are already working, others are in universities and secondary schools,” says Mr. Walioli.

He further says he is happy with the family because each member is determined to achieve in life.

The OGL Accountant says his health has been good since he was born but in 1995 he realized he had a breathing problem which required him to sleep in a spacious and well ventilated room to breathe comfortably. One day he decided to walk on foot from Webuye to Nzoia Sugar and when he slept that night he discovered the problem was partly addressed. From then on, it became a routine for Mr. Walioli to walk daily and his health problem was totally under control.

He says walking on foot has been of benefit to him because he sleeps well, rarely falls sick, he has managed to control his blood pressure, remain physically fit and stress free.

“Most office people are sick because they don't exercise since they think it's not important.'' Says Walioli. He urges people especially those who work in the offices to exercise regularly because it assists in curbing most illnesses.

Walioli's typical day begins at 5am, when he wakes up, prepares himself and sets off to work on foot from Webuye to Nzoia Sugar Company a distance of about 21 kilometers. He then goes to the Company estate house where he also has a family, to take a shower and reports to the office by 6.30 a.m.

The man who prefers walking to taking a lift says that he will continue walking until he clocks 100 years.He says he is very happy with Nzoia Sugar which has acted like his mother and father for the last 37 years he has worked for enabling him to cater for his large family and to acquire property.

Mr. Walioli who is set to retire in December, 2017 urges NSC management to consider giving him a promotion so that when he retires he can have a good pension package.

The Accountant who is referred to by many as 'Papa' and 'Kuka' advises the young people who are seeking employment not to be choosy but accept any opportunities they get in order to gain considerable experience. “Nataka kuwaambia vijana wote wenye wanajiunga na kiwanda wawe na bidii, wajitolee, wawe waaminifu katika kazi ndipo wafaulu maishani,” asema Walioli.

He further advices them to remain dedicated at all times, patriotic to the organization and concentrate on what they are doing to succeed in life.

At 57 years of age, Mr. Walioli walks

over 21 kilometers to his work station. He

retires in a year's time a strong and unshakable man

Meet the man who has been walking to work for the last 20 years By Emmanuel Masilikani

STAFF PROFILE

Drug abuse is the habitual use of drugs solely for purposes of altering one's m o o d , e m o t i o n o r s t a t e o f

consciousness. Alcohol being the oldest drug around is the most used by kids, teenagers and adults countrywide. A national research conducted by NACADA on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) proved that alcohol is still the most abused substance in the country with 5.5% of the population aged 15-65 years showing signs of dependence towards alcohol use.

NSC on the 14th of December 2015, organized a training geared towards the sensitization of the staff on ADA. The training emphasized on the effects of ADA to the human health. Long term effects of

alcohol and drug intake leads to distorted eyesight, impaired judgement, domestic violence, permanent brain damage, alcohol poisoning, liver disease, high blood pressure, nerve damage, reproduction problems, gastritis ( inflammation of stomach walls), ulcers, malnutrition, mouth and throat cancer, vitamin B1 deficiency which can lead to a disorder characterized by amnesia, apathy and disorientation and finally death.

Present were Mr. George Nyiera the NSC ADA chairman, NSC ADA secretary Mr Josephat Oundo, NSC ADA organizing Secretary Mr. Augustine Alawi, and Mr. Rambanya the agriculture service representative.

Oundo enlightened the staff on available rehabilitation centres in the country. He advised members who find it impossible to live without using drugs and alcohol to seek help from such centres as they have programs which will help get rid of the addiction. “Addiction is a disease and one should not be afraid to seek help when


HEALTH

Drugs, alcohol and substance abuse sensitizationBy Careen Mang'eni

Mr. Augustine Alawi speaks to Agriculture Services department employees on the

effects of Alcohol and Drug abuse during the function.

PR hosts journalists to a sumptuous dinner

The department recognizes that NSC and the media must coexist for a mutually beneficial

relationship

The Public Relations Department hosted the members of the Fourth Estate in Bungoma.

The ceremony which was held at the Tourist Hotel attracted a number of journalists who practice as staffers and correspondents. The PR team also mingled with the journalists as they took note of their concerns.

The main aim of the event was to forge strategies and techniques that will facilitate a mutually beneficial relationship. During the function, which was held on December 23, 2015, it was agreed that both teams work together professionally

Members of the press expressed their gratitude to Nzoia Sugar Company (NSC) for its co-operation in ensuring timely availability of relevant information for generation of news stories for their respective media houses.

The Public Relations Manager NSC, Mr Awino thanked the press members for their never ending strive that has gone a long way in guaranteeing the company the much deserved publicity enabling it maintain its positive corporate image.

By Careen Mang'eni

sick” he emphasized. Going to work under the influence is disrespectful to the NSC management and community at large and is also a mockery to the company's mission and vision. By adhering to the wise counsel given by extinguished speakers in the seminar, productivity and work efficiency will be achieved.

He further urged them to always go out of their way to ensure that their sources of information are always factual and authentic.

The sugar industry in Kenya has been granted a one-year COMESA safeguard extension to February 2017.

The safeguard which was set to expire in February 2016 was extended following a special requirement to revamp the Kenya sugar industry competitiveness in readiness for cheaper imports from Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).

The extension is a big win for Kenya but also a call for fast- tracking of reforms in our sugar

sector

Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization Mr. Adan Mohamed said the extension will give ample time to Kenya to finalize the privatization process of the five state sugar factories.

The Privatization Commission on Friday 4th Dec, 2015 advertised for an expression of interest by strategic investors to acquire the 51 percent stake in each of the five state owned sugar firms by 26th February 2015. The five state-owned sugar companies slated for privatization are Nzoia Sugar Company, Sony Sugar Company, Chemelil Sugar Company, Muhoroni Sugar Company and Miwani Sugar Company. Muhoroni and

Miwani sugar Companies are currently under receivership.

The reforms in the Kenya sugar industry including privatization are aimed are making the industry competitive.

Kenya produces about 600,000 tonnes of sugar a year against an annual consumption of 800,000 tonnes. The deficit is covered by strictly controlled imports from COMESA countries.

Kenya gets another year of COMESA safeguards

Alcohol intake is a disease crippling work efficiency.

One should not be afraid to seek help when sick


Seven common traits of effective leaders By Apostle Moses S. Ekiring

Since my research is more subjective than not, I don't want to suggest that this list of personality characteristics is

exhaustive. Nor do I want to suggest that the order is one of a particular priority. But enough disclaimers here's my list:

Effective leaders are loyal. They are loyal to God, their families, friends and the places they serve.

Effective leaders are joyous and fun. One of the reasons that make leaders effective is because they have eager followers. People like to follow leaders who are fun and demonstrate obvious joy in their lives. After all, who wants to follow a grumpy, joyless leader?

Effective leaders have a strong work ethic. One of the greatest challenges of effective leaders is maintaining balance. They are prone to be on the task 24/7.

Effective leaders are self-aware. They are able to see their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats with a great deal of objectivity. They seek out critical evaluations from people they trust to tell them the truth. Because they are self-aware, they are constantly seeking to improve.

Effective leaders take initiative. These leaders do not need to be prodded to complete

a task. On the contrary, they go well beyond others' expectations. Good managers complete an assigned task. But good leaders are regularly envisioning a better way and better strategy.

Effective leaders love people. Some effective leaders are extroverts; they are energized when they are around people. Other effective leaders are introverts. Put them in a crowd sharing small talk, and they will be drained by the end of the day. But both types of leaders have a love for people. They truly care about others. They embody servant hood.

Effective leaders are tenacious. You rarely hear about them giving up. While others may view a setback as failure, effective leaders see it as an opportunity to move in another direction.

God bless!

*Adopted from LifeWay Christian Resources by Thom Rainer (CEO and President)

A good leader leads from the front, he leads by example. Be a good

leader!

*Courtesy of Business Daily*

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SPORTS DESK

Nzoia FC signs Ushuru FC striker on two year dealBy Emmanuel Masilikani

Sukari News Magazine Issue No. 13 January - March 2016

The new player will be a valuable resource to the

team having gained immense experience while

playing at the Kenya Premier League for various

teams including West Kenya FC, Western Stima

FC and Ushuru FC

The Team Manager Mr. E. Kadenge noted that the newly signed player will add value to the team since he is an experienced player who has played in the KPL premier league for various teams.

The Club has also identified other four players to enhance the team but the transfer process is still on going.

1. Work is about making an impact, not an income - Kevin cruise

2. I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse - Florence Nightingale

3. “Don't find fault, find a remedy” – Henry Ford

4. “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality” – Warren Bennis

Nzoia Sugar Company united FC has recruited one new player on a two year deal to reinforce the striking unit

geared towards improving the 2016 performance.

Nelson Nyongesa Simwa who was recruited from Ushuru FC joins Nzoia Sugar FC as a striker.

5. “ if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become

more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

6. “Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment. Full effort is full victory.”

– Mohandas Gandhi

7. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

8. “The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!” – Marvin Phillips

9. “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” - David Allen

Quotes

NSC finished 5th in the FKF premier league this year and reached the quarter finals of shield tournament in 2015.

The sudden death of Augustine Makokha code 5417 occurred on Thursday 17th December, 2015 after a short illness at St. Luke orthopedic and trauma hospital Eldoret.

Until his death, he worked in Finance department, OG ledger section as a general clerk.

May almighty God give his family, relatives, friends and entire Nzoia Sugar Company community strength during this trying time.

TRANSITION “Augustine Makokha,

we loved you but God loved you more”

Sudoku

anonymous

Company Ltd.Company Ltd.

ANTI – CORRUPTION DESK

Nzoia Sugar Company has an anti-corruption reporting desk to receive/collect suggestions/information or complaints concerning any corrupt practices within the company.

SUGGESTION BOXES AND COMPLAINTS HANDLING DESK

Do you have any suggestions, compliments and complaints that you believe can enhance the company's service delivery? Please do not hesitate to contact the Public Relations Office on 055-30500 ext 232/319, send an email to

[email protected], [email protected] or visit our offices in person. You can also drop your suggestions in any of our suggestion boxes in the company premises and outreach offices. This initiative aims at ensuring

quality service delivery and transparency that will enable NSC attain its set objectives.

P.O Box 285, 50200, BungomaTel:055-30500, Fax: 055-30001, Cell: 0724477777/0733800500

Email:[email protected]:www.nzoiasugar.com

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