A new mega cement factory has been in born in Moroto, Karamoja Region, we can confirm. West International Holding (WIH) has kicked off cement production in the region, making the biggest cement factory in Uganda.
Mr. Ambrose Byona, Managing Director and local partner of West International Holding, a new cement factory in Moroto in Karamoja Region said the factory has totally changed Karamoja Region in terms of economic gains.
Speaking about the project, Byona said those who thought Karamoja will remain behind is a thing of the past.
He said the factory, is the biggest cement factory in Uganda and produces a clinker which is a cement made from 85% of Karamoja stones. He assured the public that the factory you see is only in Karamoja not anywhere else in Uganda. In the first phase, the factory will be producing 6000 tonnes and second phase 6000 tonnes which is totalling to 12000 tonnes daily. He assured the public that Karamoja has totally changed and these are some of the gains that should be protected as the NRM Government said in their recently concluded campaign trail.
With the mega factory in the region, Karamoja is benefiting a lot in terms of raw materials, employment and market for their products.
With factories such as this in the region already, development has completely kicked off in Karamoja.
This will significantly boost local cement production, reduce imports, lower prices, and create thousands of jobs in the region.
