Nakaseke, (UG):- President Yoweri Museveni has urged communities surrounding Kapeeka Industrial Park to take full advantage of the opportunities it offers in order to market their products and boost their household incomes.
The President made the remarks yesterday while officiating the opening of a two-day trade fair at Namunkekera Agro Processing Limited in Kapeeka, Nakaseke District.
The President expressed gratitude to Gen. Salim Saleh for his visionary foresight in securing land for investment, which led to the establishment of the industrial park. “I thank Gen. Salim Saleh for his visionary foresight in securing land for investment, which led to the establishment of the industrial park,” said Mr Museveni.
He added; “My appeal to our people there is to take full advantage of the opportunities the Industrial park offers to market their products and boost household incomes.”
Museveni also thanked the investors who responded positively to his call to invest in Uganda, recognizing their significant role in the country’s economic growth.
During the event, farmers requested financial support for their SACCO amounting to UGX 4.4 billion to increase production capacity.
President Museveni also addressed the issue of land conflicts, assuring veterans that no one will be forcibly evicted from their land and pledged to meet with Gen. Salim Saleh to resolve the disputes.
The Vice President, Her Excellency Jessica Alupo commended Kapeeka Industrial Park for supporting Uganda’s import substitution efforts and for creating trade opportunities. She acknowledged the investors’ contribution to economic transformation and praised Gen. Salim Saleh for his patriotic spirit in executing the President’s vision for the industrial park.
Hon. Francis Mwebesa, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives lauded President Museveni for championing industrialization, which has been instrumental in driving Uganda’s economic development.
Hon. Alice Kaboyo, the Minister of State for Luwero Triangle and Rwenzori Region underscored the historical significance of Kapeeka, once known for war, but now transformed into an industrial hub. She thanked President Museveni for his visionary leadership that brought about this transformation.
Hon. Evelyn Anite, the Minister of State for Investment and Privatization, attributed Uganda’s positive economic trajectory to President Museveni’s leadership. She urged Ugandans to embrace the Buy Uganda, Build Uganda (BUBU) initiative, highlighting that supporting local products increases national revenue and creates jobs.
She pointed out that Kapeeka Industrial Park currently employs over 15,000 people, significantly reducing unemployment.
Earlier, Liao Shen Industrial Park Managing Director Zhang Hao and Namunkekera Agro-Processing Industries Limited Managing Director Joselyne Kenyana briefed Museveni about the different products processed and manufactured at the respective factories that meet international standards.
“We employ about 15,000 people where the youth form more than 60% of the workforce. We have ceramic tiles, electronics, food processing, and garments industries among several other industries. Our intention to have the trade show in Kapeeka is to remind the public about the many different products that are manufactured locally in Uganda and at Kapeeka,” Kenyana highlighted.
Located in Kapeeka Sub-county, Nakaseke District, the Namunkekera-Liao Shen Industrial Park hosts Goodwill Tiles, which is one of the largest tiles and ceramics industries in the East African region.
The Goodwill tiles industry is among the 21 operational factories at the park.
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