Moroto, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to commission a landmark cement and clinker factory in Moroto this week, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s industrialisation agenda and the economic transformation of the Karamoja sub-region.
The multi-million-dollar facility, operated by Yaobai Cement Uganda, is valued at over USD 300 million, making it one of the largest industrial investments in Northern Uganda.
The state-of-the-art plant will produce over 6,000 tonnes of clinker per day in its first phase, significantly strengthening Uganda’s domestic cement production capacity.
Officials say the project is expected to reduce the country’s reliance on imported clinker by more than 2.5 million tonnes annually, easing pressure on supply chains and supporting the rapidly growing construction sector.
The increased local production is also projected to stabilize cement prices and improve accessibility, particularly in underserved regions.
Beyond industrial output, the factory is already driving socio-economic change in Karamoja through job creation, local enterprise development, and improved household incomes.
The investment is seen as a turning point for the region, which has historically lagged behind in industrial development but is now emerging as a key frontier for investment.
The commissioning ceremony will bring together government officials, regional leaders, investors, private sector actors, and cultural institutions, underscoring a collective push towards inclusive growth.
The project signals growing investor confidence in Karamoja and aligns with Uganda’s broader strategy to promote industrialisation as a pathway to middle-income status.
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