Museveni Inaugurates New Roofings Rolling Mill, Hails Local Value Addition

What the report says

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has inaugurated Phase IV Level 2 of Roofings Group’s ultra-modern rolling mill complex in Namanve, Mukono District, according to SoftPower News. The company was praised for supporting Uganda’s industrialisation agenda, promoting local value addition and contributing to a more self-sustaining economy.

The event centered on the expansion of Roofings Group’s steel manufacturing operations, which the president framed as part of a wider push to strengthen domestic production rather than rely heavily on imported finished goods. SoftPower News reported that Museveni used the occasion to highlight the importance of industrial growth and the role private manufacturers can play in that process.

Roofings Group is one of Uganda’s better-known industrial firms, and the new rolling mill represents another step in the company’s expansion in the country. In general, rolling mills are used in steel production to shape and process metal products for construction and other industries, making such investments relevant to infrastructure and manufacturing supply chains.

The development matters because local steel processing is closely tied to jobs, investment and the broader goal of keeping more economic value within Uganda. The report provides limited technical detail, but it indicates that the government continues to view industrial plants like Roofings as important to the country’s long-term economic strategy.