President Yoweri Kaguta 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 today 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.
He 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.
