Data indicates that Uganda’s edible oil demand stands at 120,000 metric tonnes against a production capacity of 40,000 metric tonnes, leaving a deficit of 80,000 annually. PIC: Minister Kafabusa (left) launching Virgin Gold alongside Ngetta Tropical Holdings CEO Paul Omara (centre) and Otuke Woman MP Sylvia Akello. (Wilson Manishimwe) KAMPALA – The state minister for […]
Category: Manufacturing
Rwanda MPs highlight high electricity costs as hinderance to manufacturing sector
As the country’s industries continue to grow, government should move swiftly to facilitate them by solving issues related to low electricity supply and lack of raw materials needed to run them. The recommendation was made by legislators in the Lower House on Tuesday after members of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Trade presented […]
Proctor East Africa targets Kenyan cereals market with $20m factory
Food processing firm Proctor & Allan East Africa Photo:Courtesy Food processing firm Proctor & Allan East Africa is angling for a bigger pie of the ready-to-eat cereals market with the completion of a Sh2 billion factory. The plant, which is based in Limuru town, produces breakfast cereals, oats and pre-cooked fortified flour as the company […]