By Faridah Kulabako

Metal and steel manufacturing fi rm, Roofi ngs Group, was crowned the exporter of the year for 2016. East Africa's largest steel manufacturer scooped the award at the 12th President's Export Awards event held at Imperial Royale Hotel, in Kampala on December 8.

Roofings was commended for its role in boosting regional exports despite the economic challenges, in addition to boosting the local construction industry through forward and backward linkages. The awards organised by the Uganda Export Promotions Board sought to recognise the achievements of companies that continue to work towards a vibrant and dynamic export sector of the economy.

John Alintuma Nsambu was awarded the best export ambassador for promoting the development of Uganda's exports in Canada through creating a framework in which the Uganda export promotions Board is working with one of the premier global trade institutions to support Ugandan firms to easily connect with the buyers in Canada.

The minister of trade, Amelia Kyambadde and Prime minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda hand over an award to representatives from Roofi ngs Uganda during the Uganda's Exporters Award at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala

Gold winners The awards recognised a total of 46 exporting companies from 23 categories with Gold and Silver awards. Gold Winners included Nile Breweries Limited (Spirits and Alcohol Beverages), Tororo Cement (Cement), Picfare (Paper and Paper Products), Movit Limited (Cosmetics), Wagagai (U) Ltd (Flowers and Cuttings), Mukwano Group of Companies (Edible Oils) and Pearl Dairies Ltd (Dairy and Products).

Others were Aponye (U) Ltd (Cereals, Pulses and Valued Added products), Ugacof Ltd (Coffee), Esco (U) Ltd (Cocoa), MC Leod Russels Uganda Ltd (Tea), Sadolin (Paints Products), KK Fresh Produce Exporters Ltd (Horticultural), The New Forest Company Ltd (Wood and Wood Articles), Harris International (Non-Alcoholic Beverages).  CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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