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A team from the Office of the Prime Minister, led by the state minister for Teso Affairs, expressed satisfaction with the improvements at the Soroti Fruit Factory compared to previous years.

Mr Clement Ongalo Obote, the state minister for Teso Affairs, told this publication on Wednesday last week that following President Museveni's decision to lease the plant to former Ethiopian First Lady, Ms Meles Zenawi, a private investor, production figures have shown promising growth.

By September 2024, the factory had processed juice from 128 metric tonnes of fruit, a significant increase from the 29 metric tonnes processed throughout 2023.

Mr Ongalo noted that the factory is now struggling with storage space due to increased production, reflecting a higher level of commitment from the new management.

"The President has dedicated much of his time to this factory, which is why he decided to lease it to a private investor. The government's priority is not profit, but ensuring that farmers are happy," he said.

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