President Museveni Praises Royal Milk Factory for Growth and Encourages Expansion into Milk Powder Production

His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni visited the Royal Milk Factory in Nalukolongo, Rubaga Division, Kampala District. The factory, which is owned by the family of Omugurusi Hajji Kigoye from Masindi, has successfully expanded into the production of pasteurized milk and yoghurts, thanks to strategic
partnerships and support from the government.

President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Royal Milk Factory in Nalukolongo, Rubaga Division, Kampala District for its contributions to Uganda’s dairy industry. During a visit to the factory, the President praised the factory’s founder, for embracing milk production and expanding

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The president attributed this success to the strategic advice provided by the government and applauded Kigoye’s children for appreciating the family enterprise.

During his visit, Museveni pledged to support the factory’s request for a UHT (ultra-heat-treated) milk processing plant but advised the management to first assess its economic feasibility given Uganda’s milk surplus. “While UHT milk is a viable product, powdered milk might be easier to transport and store. I encourage a thorough economic study to determine the most beneficial option,” he suggested.

His commitment to promoting local production has been met with praise from Ugandans. “Thank you, President Museveni, for your unwavering support for Uganda’s dairy farmers. Your initiatives have greatly improved the livelihoods of many families,” tweeted Sandra Mwesiga. Other users, such as Kizito Alysha and Maridadi Kamagara, also expressed appreciation for his efforts to foster local industry and create jobs, emphasizing the peace and stability in Uganda that have enabled such investments.

“With our strategic advice, they have successfully expanded into the production of pasteurized milk and yogurts, thanks to key partnerships. We will support their request for a UHT plant. However, I advised the company to evaluate the economic feasibility of processing UHT milk, considering Uganda’s surplus. Powdered milk, on the other hand, is easier to transport. They should conduct a thorough economic study,” he said.