The Uganda Development Corporation is undertaking a feasibility study to pave way for the establishment of a cocoa processing factory in Bundibugyo district.
The proposed factory that will be managed by Bwamba Cooperative Union is meant to enhance capacity for the cocoa production to increase its quantity and quality for the benefit of local farmers and investors.
In 2016 while campaigning in Bundibugyo, President Museveni pledged the construction of the factory and in the same year, Uganda Development Cooperation undertook a field visit of Cocoa value chain affiliated stakeholders and facilities in the district.
Ms.Yudaya Kadondi, the Manager of Investment Services and a senior economist at UDC said the cocoa processing factory will provide a ready market for locally grown cocoa but also minimize post-harvest losses.
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The State Minister for Trade and Industry Harriet Ntabazi said the district had already procured 18 acres of land near Kanyamwirima army barracks where the proposed factory will be established.
The Obundingiya Bwa Bwamba cultural leader, Martin Kamya said that the institution will soon converge to discuss how they can mobilize farmers to prepare for the factory. Mr.Kamya on Factory
According to the records from the Bundibugyo district production office, the district produces more than 18,000 metric tons of cocoa annually, a kilo of dry Cocoa is sold for .6,000 -7,000 Shillings locally. END.