KISORO – Councilors in Kisoro district have raised concerns about the apparent inactivity surrounding the Kibaya Industrial Park in Rukundo Town council, which was entrusted to the Uganda Investment Authority in 2022.
Agaba James, the Southern division councilor in Kisoro municipality, expressed disappointment at the lack of progress on the ground despite anticipating groundwork this financial year. Agaba, uncertain about the reasons for the delay, appealed to those responsible to prioritize the park’s development, as has been the case in other regions.
Deus Byamugisha, the Rubuguri Town council LCV councilor, attributed the delays to underdeveloped infrastructure. He voiced his optimism that addressing these unreliable infrastructures is crucial to attract and retain investors. Byamugisha appealed to the government to prioritize infrastructure development as a precursor to successful industrialization.
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Nambajimana Alex, the vice LCV chairperson of Kisoro district, joined the chorus by urging the government to prioritize infrastructural development in the region to support industrialization. Kamara John Nizeyimana, the Member of Parliament for Bufumbira North, emphasized the importance of value addition for the local population to reap the benefits of the industrial park.
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Responding to these concerns, Mukiza Robert, the Director-General of Uganda Investment Authority, disclosed that the industrial park’s development is slated for the next financial year in 2024/2025.
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These discussions unfolded on Friday during the year-end gathering organized by the office of the LCV and Mukiza Robert, the Director-General of Uganda Investment Authority, held at Tourist Hotel in Kisoro district.
