Hon. Evelyn Anite, the State Minister for Privatization and Investment, has officiated the grand opening of Staunch Machinery Uganda at Namanve Industrial Park. The event was graced by Mohammad Khoder Hussein, the CEO of the company and Middle East Restaurant, also the Hon. Consul of Uganda to Lebanon..
This newly opened factory is the first of its kind in Uganda and East Africa, specializing in the manufacturing of farming and industrial machinery.
The company produces essential agricultural and industrial equipment, such as:
Agricultural Equipment
Industrial & Construction Machinery
Hon Anite with the CEO inside the Factory
The factory aims to reduce reliance on imports by providing locally manufactured, high-quality machinery to support farmers, businesses, and industrialists in Uganda and across East Africa.
A $30 Million Investment Transforming Uganda’s Industrial Sector:
Staunch Machinery has invested a staggering $30 million in Uganda’s manufacturing sector. This latest facility in Namanve is set to revolutionize the agricultural and industrial landscape by providing locally manufactured equipment, reducing reliance on imports.
With over 100 Ugandans employed at the factory, working alongside Lebanese experts, the initiative is fostering skills transfer, job creation, and industrial growth.
Some of the workers
Hon. Anite expressed her appreciation for the investment, emphasizing its alignment with Uganda’s goal of promoting local manufacturing and industrialization. She noted that such initiatives play a crucial role in strengthening Uganda’s economy, creating employment opportunities, and empowering local industries.
Hon. Evelyn Anite praised Hon. Consul Mohammad Khoder Hussein's investment, emphasizing the factory's role in boosting Uganda’s industrial growth and reducing reliance on imports.
"This factory shows Uganda's commitment to industrialization and job creation. With over 100 Ugandans employed, working alongside Lebanese experts, we are not only manufacturing world-class machinery but also transferring valuable skills to our people. We welcome more investors to follow this example and build Uganda’s manufacturing sector," she stated.
Hon. Anite Evelyn speaking to the press
The establishment of Staunch Machinery Uganda marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s journey towards self-sufficiency in agricultural and industrial production.
As Uganda continues to attract foreign direct investment, projects like Staunch Machinery Uganda pave the way for a more self-reliant, industrialized economy, creating opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and local manufacturers.
