In an exclusive interview with Watchdog Uganda, Paul Zhang, the visionary Chairman of TianTang Group and founder of the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, shared his journey, aspirations, and unwavering commitment to Uganda’s industrial and economic growth. Zhang, who has lived in Uganda for over 20 years, detailed his plans to help transform the country from an agricultural-based economy to an industrial hub for East Africa. His dream is to create over 40,000 Jobs.
Zhang opened up about his enduring mission: “I’ve been in Uganda for more than two decades, and my dream has always been to help create a significant industrial park that will provide over 40,000 jobs for Uganda’s youth. So far, we’ve created around 7,000 jobs in the Mbale Industrial Park alone.” By 2025, he aims to double this number, expanding the park to over 100 factories, and generating over 15,000 jobs.
Beyond job creation, Zhang envisions his efforts at Mbale Industrial Park fueling Uganda’s export sector, enabling the country to bring in valuable foreign exchange and reduce its reliance on imports. “This will bring more dollars into Uganda, helping stabilise the local currency while creating an industrial backbone for the region,” Zhang explained. He emphasised the broader vision: “With more job creation and exports, we hope to see Uganda saving on foreign exchange and, ultimately, transitioning from an agricultural economy to an industrialized nation.
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