The persisting problems over the ownership of the Kayunga Pineapple Juice Factory have delayed its opening for more than a year. The factory, located in Busaale Village, Kayunga Sub-county in Kayunga District, was scheduled for opening late last year, but this did not happen due to multiple problems. Michael Shuwu, the value chain development officer at National Agricultural Advisory Services (Naads), said they are finalizing "pending issues" before the factory is opened.
Without disclosing the pending issues, Shuwu said after the issues are resolved, the factory will be opened in December. "We are engaging all stakeholders and working around the clock to ensure that all the issues are resolved and it (factory) is opened in December.”
Dr David Mugabi, the Kayunga District production officer, said they are not aware of who owns the factory and how much was injected in the project. "We don't know whether it [factory] is for the community or government. All these are grey areas that need clarification," Dr Mugabi said.
Source: monitor.co.ug