News & Blog

Find out the latest news and stories from the company and our community.

Look at our blog for local news and stories about the Transmara region, Mara Sugar FC, plus recipes and more!
10 July 2026

Job vacancy: Transport Assistant Manager

Transmara Sugar Company is looking for a Transport Assistant Manager to join our Transport and Logistics Department at our mill…

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30 June 2026

A sweet recipe for pancakes

Looking for a simple – and sweet – recipe for pancakes? You’re in luck! Follow our easy guide to making…

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19 May 2026

How is sugar made?

How is sugar made? The 7 steps: from cane to granule Interested in how sugar is made? From leafy sugarcane…

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14 April 2026

The women powering the sugar industry

Thinking of making a move into – or within – the sugar industry? We take a look at the different…

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11 March 2026

Where can you buy Mara Sugar in Kenya?

Looking to buy Mara Sugar in Kenya? We’ve compiled a list of all of our stockists, stores and supermarkets to…

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03 February 2026

The sweet benefits of sugar cane

Beyond being the raw ingredient for our tasty Mara Sugar, sugar cane delivers its sweet benefits in all types of…

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08 October 2025

Mara Sugar’s old-fashioned chocolate fudge recipe

Delicious fudge always goes down a treat at home or as a thoughtful gift. It’s a creamy, melt-in-the-mouth sweet with…

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02 July 2025

Plant machinery at work: building roads and boosting yields for Transmara Sugar Company

What does it take to build Kenya’s roads and harvest its sugarcane fields? We caught up with Pushpender Singh, Head…

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17 June 2025

A recipe for cookies from our Kenyan kitchen

Looking for a recipe for cookies? You’ve come to the right place. This simple cookie dough recipe can be modified…

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31 May 2025

Mara Sugar FC makes semi finals in Kenya’s Mozzart Bet Cup

Mara Sugar FC has earned a place in the semi-finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup after securing a win against…

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17 May 2025

Banana cake recipe: a sweet taste of home

There’s nothing quite like the smell of a banana cake baking in the kitchen. Moist, fluffy, and sweetened with the…

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09 March 2025

A list of Kenya counties and where we work

A list of Kenya counties and where we work Looking for the lowdown on Kenya counties? Kenya has 47 counties…

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29 January 2025

Recipe for vanilla cake with a fluffy vanilla buttercream

There’s nothing better than a slice of simple sugar cane vanilla cake with a fluffy vanilla buttercream topping and centre.…

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12 November 2024

13 quick facts about agriculture in Kenya

Are you interested in learning about agriculture in Kenya? We’ve collated some quick facts to help you understand how vital…

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17 October 2024

Interview: Transmara’s Transport and Logistics Administrator

What does it take to run a fleet of drivers in the sugar industry? We talk to Faith Kakenya, Transport…

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12 September 2024

10 things to do with sugar

Whether it’s for baking, sweetening your morning cup of coffee or even for use in your daily beauty routine, sugar…

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02 August 2024

Interview: Transmara’s Estate and Roads Manager

Meet Captain Pushpender Singh, our Roads and Estate Services Manager at Transmara Sugar Company. He plays a crucial role in…

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23 July 2024

Transmara Sugar Company’s nursery grows over 50,000 plants

Transmara Sugar Company has grown over 50,000 plants in its nursery to support sustainable community development. Transmara Sugar Company Tree…

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02 July 2024

The importance of building roads in Kenya

Transmara Sugar Company is investing in new roads to access sugarcane from remote areas of Kenya and empower communities. We…

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15 June 2024

5 careers in the sugar industry

Have you ever wondered what careers are available in the sugar industry? We take a look at five very different…

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04 June 2024

Mara Sugar FC

Mara Sugar FC was formed in 2012 by employees at Transmara Sugar Company with the full support of management. Our…

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03 April 2024

Transmara Sugar wins Superbrands award for the third year running

Watch the video here. Transmara Sugar Company has once again been awarded Superbrands status, the third time in a row…

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27 March 2024

Transmara sets out a new mission, vision and values

Transmara Sugar Company has revealed a brand new mission, vision, and values for 2024 and beyond. Transmara Sugar Company has…

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15 February 2023

Transmara donates tree seedlings for World Wetlands Day

TRANSMARA Sugar has donated thousands of tree seedlings in aid of World Wetlands Day.  The company was invited by the…

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26 January 2023

Transmara Sugar promotes the importance of buying local at Changamka Festival

Transmara Sugar Company joined other Kenyan businesses to highlight the importance of building and buying local in Kenya. It was…

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19 December 2022

Sugarcane – 10 things you’ve always wanted to ask

Sugar is a staple ingredient in homes worldwide. Delicious in baked goods or stirred into hot tea, life would be…

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25 November 2022

Transmara helps plant 2,000 trees

Transmara donates trees for a greener future The environment is high on Transmara Sugar Company’s agenda, which is why the…

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26 October 2022

Farming in Kenya: what’s it really like?

What’s farming in Kenya really like? Transmara works hand in hand with Kenyan sugarcane farmers, helping them improve their farming…

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06 October 2022

It’s a hattrick for Superbrand Mara Sugar

The team at Mara Sugar is celebrating after being named an East African Superbrand for the third time. Mara Sugar…

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09 June 2022

Make tasty Mandazis

Make delicious traditional Mandazi with this easy recipe. Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ½ cup Mara…

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23 May 2022

Transmara Sugar Company celebrates its 10 year anniversary

Transmara Sugar Company is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and looking forward to a bright future. Started in 2012, Transmara…

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23 May 2022

Mara Sugar voted an East Africa Superbrand

Mara Sugar’s team is ‘thrilled’ to have been lauded an ‘East African Superbrand’ for the second time in a row.…

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