Minister Francois Kanimba at the factory. Stephen Rwembeho.The Ministry of Trade and Industry (Minicom) on Friday launched a leather processing factory in Kabarore Sector, Gatsibo District, Eastern Province. 

Star Leather Products Company (SLPC), that manufactures shoes, belts, jackets and other leather products is the first of its kind in the country.

The event was presided over by the Minister for Trade and  Industry, Francois Kanimba, who said the plant would benefit the whole country. Read More