CEO Butare James confirmed the move on August 8, 2025, during Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva's visit to the company's powdered milk facility and East African Granite Industries' tile plant, both located in Nyagatare District.
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva praised the factories' operations and encouraged them to scale up production to capture both local and international markets. He also urged Inyange to prioritize meeting domestic demand before pursuing exports.
'The Prime Minister advised us to explore ways to boost milk production, including working with farmers to increase yields so the plant operates at full capacity. He also stressed the importance of first serving the local market before expanding abroad,' Butare explained.
Since its completion, the Nyagatare plant has mainly produced industrial-grade powdered milk for manufacturers of ice cream, yogurt, bread, and other products. Butare assured consumers that Inyange is now preparing to release a household-friendly powdered milkâ€"similar in quality and use to Nidoâ€"by September.
'We are now preparing to produce regular powdered milk for everyday use, and you will see it on the shelves very soon,' he said.
Inyange has obtained all required certifications for international trade and continues to work closely with farmers to boost raw milk supply. Since the plant began operations, the number of milk collection centers has grown from 43 to 139 nationwide.
Inyange has already secured markets for its industrial-grade powdered milk in countries such as Türkiye, Syria, Tanzania, Ghana, Oman, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Qatar, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and many others.
Currently, the Nyagatare facility operates at just 31% of its total capacity, but management says production will grow steadily as operations mature and market demand expands.
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