Uganda is set to host a state-of-the-art organic fertilizer factory following a $180 million investment by Intracom Fertilizers Uganda-SMC Ltd. The facility, to be built in Kampiringisa, aims to revolutionize farming practices by enhancing soil fertility and promoting sustainable agriculture.
The agreement, signed under the directive of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, was witnessed by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja alongside key ministries, including Agriculture, Finance, Energy, and Water. The factory will sit on 133 acres of land provided by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
Once completed in 18 months, the plant will produce 250,000 metric tons of organic fertilizer annually, using cow dung mixed with minerals. An offtake arrangement ensures the fertilizer will be bought if it is produced locally, giving farmers reliable access to inputs.
Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, described fertilizer as a “non-negotiable” necessity for productivity, noting that the sector also requires irrigation, mechanization, improved seed and livestock genetics, and a mindset shift among farmers.
Intracom Fertilizer’s Managing Director, Adrian Ntigacika, lauded the government for its support. “Today’s milestone is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing agriculture in Uganda,” he said, citing similar successful operations in Burundi and Tanzania.
Prime Minister Nabbanja praised President Museveni’s leadership in steering the project, calling the factory a “cornerstone of Uganda’s agricultural transformation.” She emphasized that the initiative will not only improve food security but also create economic opportunities for farmers across the country.
With construction now underway, the factory is expected to boost agricultural output, reduce reliance on imported fertilizers, and strengthen Uganda’s position in the region’s pursuit of sustainable farming.