By The government has kicked off the construction of an access road to a new fertilizer plant in Kampiringisa, Mpigi District, signaling a major step toward agricultural independence and industrial growth.
Presiding over the launch, State Minister for Works Hon. Musa Ecweru described the event as a significant moment for Uganda’s farming future. “This may appear a fairly low function, but it is very significant a milestone not just for the Kampiringisa community, but for the entire country’s agri-industrial transformation,” he said.
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The factory, being established by Intracom Fertilizers Ltd, will use cow dung as the primary raw material, blended with key nutrients such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (NPK) to produce high-quality fertilizer. The project is part of a broader strategy guided by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to promote local production and reduce dependency on imports.
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Uganda currently spends over $300 million annually on imported fertilizer, while application remains worryingly low at just 1.5 to 2 kilograms per acre, far below the recommended 50 kilograms. The new plant is expected to bridge this gap by making fertilizer more accessible and affordable to Ugandan farmers.
Once completed, the plant will not only enhance agricultural productivity but also create jobs and contribute to food security marking a transformative step in Uganda’s journey toward a self-sustaining agricultural economy.
