Yumbe Mango Processing Factory Finally Opens After 5-Year Delay

Yumbe, Uganda – The long-awaited Yumbe Mango Processing Factory has officially opened its doors, marking a significant milestone for the agricultural and industrial sectors in the West Nile region. The Shs 17 billion facility had been idle for over five years due to persistent challenges, including lack of funding and unreliable electricity supply.

Commissioned with high expectations, the factory is poised to transform the mango value chain in the region, providing a ready market for local farmers and creating much-needed jobs for the community. The opening comes as a relief to both stakeholders and residents, who have been eagerly anticipating the operationalization of the facility since its initial construction was completed.

“This is a major victory for the people of Yumbe and West Nile at large,” said a local leader during the launch ceremony. “For years, our farmers have suffered from post-harvest losses, but now we have the opportunity to add value to our produce and increase household incomes.”

The factory is expected to process hundreds of tons of mangoes annually into juice, concentrates, and dried fruit for both local consumption and export. Officials say that the government and development partners have worked closely to resolve earlier setbacks, including investing in a stable power supply to support the factory's operations.

With the factory now operational, local authorities are optimistic it will boost agro-industrialization, reduce post-harvest losses, and stimulate economic growth in the region.