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Government plans to put soapstone factory in South Mugirango

Osborne Obara working on the giant soapstone sculpture of prophet Sakawa who is highly revered among the Abagusii Community. [Photo/Edwin Nyarangi/Standard]

The Government has finalised plans to put up a soapstone factory in South Mugirango, Mining Principal Secretary John Omenge has said.

Mr Omenge said the factory would ensure that mined soapstone was not wasted during processing.

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