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Elgon Steel factory to start production in April 2027

Published by The Independent Uganda By The Independent · 12 November 2026 at 16:00
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Mbale, Uganda | URN | Uganda is preparing to establish a major steel manufacturing plant at the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, with commercial production expected to begin in April 2027, in a move aimed at increasing local processing of iron ore and reducing dependence on imported steel products. The proposed Elgon Steel Factory will … The post Elgon Steel factory to start production in April 2027 appeared first

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