{"id":4176,"date":"2026-07-15T18:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kampalatrends.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/president-museveni-commissions-nec-meat-and-beans-processing-factory-urges-farmers-to-drive-agro-industrialisation\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T18:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:37:00","slug":"president-museveni-commissions-nec-meat-and-beans-processing-factory-urges-farmers-to-drive-agro-industrialisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kampalatrends.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/15\/president-museveni-commissions-nec-meat-and-beans-processing-factory-urges-farmers-to-drive-agro-industrialisation\/","title":{"rendered":"President Museveni commissions NEC Meat And Beans Processing Factory, urges farmers to drive Agro-Industrialisation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today commissioned the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Meat and Beans Processing Factory at Katonga in Kisozi, Gomba District, with a call to farmers to embrace commercial production and support Uganda\u2019s agro-industrialisation agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The modern processing facility is a joint venture between NEC, the commercial arm of the Uganda People\u2019s Defence Forces (UPDF), and Kenyan investor Mr. Francis Ragwa, who serves as the Managing Director of the NEC Meat and Beans Processing Plant.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking shortly after commissioning the factory, President Museveni congratulated Mr. Ragwa for investing in Uganda\u2019s agro-processing sector, describing the initiative as an important step towards value addition, job creation, and expanding Uganda\u2019s industrial base.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-150x99.png 150w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-696x458.png 696w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-1068x703.png 1068w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-638x420.png 638w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631.png 1189w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-1024x674.png\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-1024x674.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-150x99.png 150w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-696x458.png 696w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-1068x703.png 1068w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631-638x420.png 638w, https:\/\/ubc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-16-073631.png 1189w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFirst of all, I want to congratulate Mr. Ragwa for taking the initiative. Yes, NEC has given you the land, but the ideas were yours and I thank you and congratulate you,\u201d President Museveni said.<\/p>\n<p>The President said Uganda has the capacity to provide all the raw materials required by the factory, noting that the main challenge has been organising farmers and creating reliable markets rather than production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe issue of the supply of the required raw materials is just organisational. Uganda is now the biggest producer of coffee in Africa. Once I got the economics right, I realised our small-scale farmers could earn good money even from one acre of land,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Museveni cited the growth of Uganda\u2019s coffee sector as an example of how proper planning and farmer mobilisation can transform production.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that coffee output has increased from three million bags to about nine million bags and is projected to reach 12 million and eventually 20 million bags.<\/p>\n<p>He also pointed to the dairy sector, where production has increased from 200 million litres annually in 1986 to about 5.4 billion litres today, attributing the growth to improved economic understanding and farmer mobilisation.<\/p>\n<p>The President further highlighted the growth of Uganda\u2019s livestock sector, noting that cattle numbers have increased from about three million in 1986 to approximately 16 million today.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat remains is to streamline production because the real stimulus is the market. Once I am sure about the market, I can mobilise Ugandans using the correct economics,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Museveni said the government would assess the best model for supplying the factory, whether through large-scale commercial farmers or organised smallholder farmers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to decide whether to rely on intensive farming or extensive farming. If we decide to use large-scale farmers, even 100 farmers producing about 300 cattle annually can sustain this factory. If we choose to involve peasants, we shall mobilise them once we know exactly what is required,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The President also challenged government leaders to take proactive responsibility in supporting investments within their sectors, describing ministers as \u201cpastors\u201d responsible for guiding and developing their respective sectors.<\/p>\n<p>He questioned why some licensed investments face challenges such as inadequate electricity supply after receiving government approval, saying relevant authorities should ensure all necessary infrastructure is available before projects begin operations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce the Uganda Investment Authority licenses a factory, the government should already know where it is going to operate and ensure all the necessary infrastructure is available,\u201d President Museveni said.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed confidence that the new government team would strengthen coordination and eliminate bottlenecks affecting industrial growth.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, welcomed the commissioning of the factory, describing it as another milestone in Uganda\u2019s industrialisation journey.<\/p>\n<p>He thanked President Museveni for supporting initiatives aimed at transforming Uganda through industrialisation and commended Mr. Ragwa, NEC engineers, constructors, and UPDF personnel for their contribution to the project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe UPDF is not only a fighting force but also a productive force. This factory is not just about business; it is about strategic logistics, troop welfare and national economic transformation,\u201d Hon. Kiryowa said.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister noted that Uganda had for many years relied on imported canned beef and beans for military operations, adding that the new facility would reduce import dependence and strengthen national self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n<p>He pledged that the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs would prioritise procurement from the factory and encouraged other government institutions to support locally manufactured products.<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Kiryowa said the factory has already created employment opportunities for engineers, food scientists, technicians, and other young Ugandans, while providing a ready market for livestock and bean farmers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRather than exporting raw materials, Uganda is now processing, adding value and earning more from its own products. This is fully aligned with the government\u2019s agro-industrialisation agenda and the tenfold economic growth strategy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Managing Director of NEC, Lt. Gen. James Mugira, said the project was initiated over 7 years ago but delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic before construction resumed.<\/p>\n<p>He said the factory will contribute to value addition, industrialisation, employment creation, and reduce government expenditure on imported canned food products, including canned beans previously sourced from Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>Lt. Gen. Mugira encouraged livestock farmers to take advantage of the guaranteed market created by the facility, saying Uganda has the potential to become a major global beef exporter.<\/p>\n<p>He cited Botswana as an example of a country that has benefited from beef exports despite having fewer cattle than Uganda, due to investment in veterinary services, disease control, vaccination, and export systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUganda has a better climate, abundant pasture, sufficient labour and our Ankole cattle are internationally recognised for producing quality beef with low cholesterol. If the Ministry of Agriculture strengthens disease control, vaccination and export certification systems, Uganda can become a major player in the global beef market,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Managing Director of NEC Meat and Beans Processing Plant, Mr. Francis Ragwa, said the partnership with NEC demonstrates the potential of regional cooperation and private sector investment.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the joint venture agreement was signed in 2019 but faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He thanked NEC for providing land and supporting the establishment of the facility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud that today we have made it happen. This factory is proof that Africans can invest, create industries and employ themselves. We currently have about 100 workers,\u201d Mr. Ragwa said.<\/p>\n<p>He said Uganda\u2019s Ankole cattle present significant opportunities for value addition and export, urging the country to take advantage of its unique livestock resources.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Ragwa also commended President Museveni for maintaining peace and stability, saying the secure environment has enabled investors to establish businesses in Uganda.<\/p>\n<p>The commissioning ceremony was also attended by Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi; Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. 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