PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMISSIONS VICTORIA SUGAR LIMITED FACTORY IN LUWERO

His Excellency, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic
of Uganda and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential
Candidate for the 2026 general elections, today commissioned the
Victoria Sugar Limited Factory in Luwero District.

The President was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of
Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataha Museveni.

While addressing leaders, workers, and residents, President Museveni
commended the management and staff of Victoria Sugar Limited for their
contribution to Uganda’s industrial growth and wealth creation agenda.
He reiterated the government's commitment to addressing workers’
welfare, including the issue of the minimum wage, as part of broader
efforts to reduce poverty and spur economic growth.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni accompanied by the First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni sign autograph on a packed sack of Victoria Sugar at the official Inauguration of Victoria Sugar Limited Luwero Factory on 30th December 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.

“I am aware of the issue of the minimum wage, and I am going to fix it.
Tosobola kukama nte nga tosoose kulongoosa kiraalo — you cannot
milk a cow before cleaning the kraal,” the President said.

The President further emphasized that the government will continue
working to reduce the cost of electricity, transport, and water in order to
enhance industrial competitiveness and improve livelihoods.

He also urged Ugandans to support the NRM and its flag bearers in the
forthcoming general elections for sustained service delivery and socio-
economic transformation.

Speaking on behalf of the company, Mr. Jiyani Alpesh, Managing
Director of Victoria Sugar Limited Luwero, welcomed the President and
expressed appreciation for the stable and enabling investment
environment fostered under his leadership.

Mr. Alpesh noted that the Victoria Group operates across multiple
subsectors, including sugar manufacturing, clean energy co-generation,
distillery operations, plastics manufacturing, tarpaulins, tyre
manufacturing, tiles production, steel products, cable manufacturing,
recycled batteries, and household utensils.

The plaque at official Inauguration of Victoria Sugar Limited Luwero Factory on 30th December 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.

He revealed that the group directly employs over 8,000 Ugandans and
indirectly supports more than 9,000 livelihoods through outgrowers,
suppliers, and customers. The group’s plantations cover 17,000 acres in
Luwero and surrounding areas, with an additional 10 square miles
acquired in Kiryandongo for future expansion.

Mr. Alpesh further highlighted the company’s contribution to Uganda’s
energy security, noting that Victoria Sugar generates 15 MW of clean
energy, with 10 MW supplied to the national grid, and is in the process of
installing an additional 3 MW of biogas power.

He disclosed that the group has invested over USD 150 million to date
and contributed UGX 225 billion in direct and indirect taxes between
2018 and 2024, significantly supporting national development and public
service delivery.