By Our Reporter
Hima Cement has broken ground on the construction of a US$ 40 million grinding station in Tororo with the plant scheduled to commence production in the first quarter of 2018.
On completion, the new plant will increase the company’s capacity from the current 0.9 million metric tons to 1.9 million metric tons per year. The project is also expected to create hundreds of jobs, directly and indirectly through the supply chain.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony at the new site at Nyakesi-Rubongi along the Tororo-Mbale Highway, Daniel Pettersson, the CEO for Hima Cement disclosed that the grinding station is part of the company’s strategic investments.
“The construction sector in Uganda is rebounding as shown by the sustained increase in demand for cement currently at 10% per year. This is an opportunity to continue to serve our customers in this growing market. The new plant will help to secure supply for the ever increasing demand for cement not only within Uganda but the regional market as well,
