By Augustine Mumbere,
Efforts to revamp Kilembe Mines Limited in Kasese district are in her final stages, with government set to announce the selected contractor by December 2024, Hon. Harold Tony Muhindo, the Bukonzo County East Members of Parliament has reaffirmed.
Speaking to our reporter at Kilembe Golf Course shortly after the 58th Rwenzururu Kingdom coronation anniversary celebrations over the weekend, Hon. Harold who said the move would as well deal with the Kilembe mines hospital and the Nyamwamba river valley challenges, said after thorough assessment of the three bidding companies, government has zeroed on one under a mineral production sharing agreement. Hon. Harold speaking………
In a separate interview, Hon. Gideon Thembo Mujungu, the Busongora County South legislator, concurred with Hon. Tony about the development, asking the locals, including learners, to strategically position themselves to benefit from the mining project he described as a blessing to the Kasese people. Hon. Mujungu speaking……
Kilembe mines stopped operations in 1978 over a number of challenges ranging from political unrest in Uganda and the declining copper prices on the world market among others. END