NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong Inspects Value Addition Centre in Arua

Arua, Uganda – The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Richard Todwong, alongside the party’s Director in charge of Finance and Administration, Medina Naham, West Nile MPs, and other political leaders, recently inspected the Rwahi Investment Limited Value Addition Centre in Arua City.

The facility, commissioned by President Museveni in 2018, only began operations in 2023 due to various challenges, including unreliable power supply. However, the connection of the region to the national grid in August 2024 has sparked improvements, with operators reporting increased productivity.

According to Joseph Olupot, the director of Rwahi Investment LTD, the centre now produces significant quantities of processed food products daily. The facility processes 30,000 tonnes of maize flour, 50,000 tonnes of cassava flour, and 50,000 tonnes of sorghum flour, among other items. These raw materials are primarily sourced from regions such as Hoima, Masindi, Lira, and Gulu.

Despite the center’s potential, the ongoing instability in neighboring South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which have traditionally served as major markets for the products, has impacted the facility's trade.

As Arua lies at the border, the centre remains hopeful for future growth as it works to expand its market reach, especially once regional stability is restored.

The inspection visit underscores the NRM’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and promote value-added industries across the country.