Luwero, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday commissioned PRO Industries Pte Limited, a major ethanol and extra-neutral alcohol (ENA) manufacturing plant in Ndibulungi Village, Luwero District, describing the investment as a strong boost to agro-industrialisation, value addition, and cleaner energy transition.
The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni, praised the company for leveraging agriculture to drive industrial growth, saying such investments align with the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s long-term economic strategy.
Mr Museveni reaffirmed government commitment to improving workers’ welfare, lowering the cost of production inputs, particularly electricity and transport, and strengthening industrial growth as a sustainable pathway to job creation and economic transformation.
He urged Ugandans to continue supporting the National Resistance Movement in the forthcoming elections, arguing that consolidating industrial gains requires policy continuity and political stability.
The Managing Director of PRO Industries, Ridhi Always, said the Luwero facility is the largest ENA and ethanol plant in East Africa, with a daily production capacity of 120,000 litres of ENA and 35,000 litres of ethanol.
Ms. Always disclosed that the company has invested USD 100 million in the plant and works directly with over 2,000 farmers in Luwero District and neighbouring areas who supply maize, strengthening household incomes through assured markets.
She highlighted Uganda’s leadership in mandating ethanol blending in all petroleum products from January 2026, in line with Vision 2040 and the Biofuels Act.
According to the company, the policy is expected to significantly reduce Uganda’s USD 2 billion annual petroleum import bill, while advancing environmental sustainability through cleaner energy use.
Ms. Always thanked the government for providing peace, security, and policy consistency, which she said have enabled PRO Industries and other investors to thrive and contribute meaningfully to Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.
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