Uganda pushes local manufacturing drive to cut import dependence

Uganda is taking bold steps to cut reliance on imports by ramping up local manufacturing. From cables made with Ugandan-refined copper to PVC sourced from the country’s oil byproducts, the localization strategy is not only creating jobs but also ensuring that homegrown raw materials fuel Uganda’s economic growth. This was underscored at the opening of a state-of-the-art exhibition centre, the CHINT Center, in Kampala. Compiled by Betty Ndagire.