Odrek Rwabwogo, the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, visited and toured Masheda Aquaculture farm, which doubles as an agro-tourism hub located in Buyala along Mityana Road and spanning over 25 acres.
During his tour, Rwabwogo was deeply impressed by the holistic, integrated approach taken by the Masheda Holdings management team. “This is an exemplary facility that showcases the potential of building a comprehensive value chain ecosystem, especially in the catfish industry,” he noted.
The catfish operations at Masheda Aquaculture encompass the entire production cycle, from fingerling rearing to processing, packaging, and even exporting of both smoked and fresh fillets. Rwabwogo applauded the facility’s efficiency and the management’s focus on maximizing the value of each stage of the process.
Marvin Lwasa, Masheda Holdings Executive Director, explained that their catfish is farm-raised in an eco-friendly, well-established fish farm per International standards for farmed fish. “We sustainably produce premium and organic catfish products while prioritizing environmental stewardship, aquaculture welfare, and customer satisfaction,” Marvin states.