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On Saturday, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja officially commissioned the new Chint Showroom, a modern facility located opposite the Uganda Management Institute in Kampala.
Representing President Yoweri Museveni, Hon Nabbanja delivered a speech celebrating the establishment as a milestone for private sector investment in Uganda.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja with the Chint founder and CEO Shi Jiane Namutebi
“I applaud all the people who have laid the foundation for this establishment and commend all stakeholders for raising the banner of development,” Hon Nabbanja said.
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She said the government was committed to fostering entrepreneurship, and that investments like Chint create jobs and contribute to building a sustainable economy.
The Premier further commended Ms Shi Jiane Namutebi, the Chint Uganda proprietor, noting that her success here for over 20 years was a testament to what a great investment destination Uganda is
Chint Uganda, is a centre for luxury living and complete energy solutions.
A comprehensive hub for energy and luxury solutions
The showroom, according to Hurry Mugisha, the Marketing Manager at Chint Uganda, is a centre for luxury living and complete energy solutions.
The facility integrates lighting, furniture, and both AC and DC power products, serving walk-in and project customers alike.
The facility integrates lighting, furniture, and both AC and DC power products
“We provide comprehensive solutions from the smallest items, like screws, to the largest, such as transformers and transmission cables,” he explained.
The showroom features approximately 1,500 electrical products, including items manufactured locally, such as cables and prepaid meters.
Mugisha also pointed out Chint’s focus on renewable energy, including smart hybrid inverters that combine hydro and solar power, as well as collaborations with local manufacturers like Kiira Motors to provide electric car chargers.
The showroom features approximately 1,500 electrical products
He noted plans to source and refine copper locally, underscoring Chint’s commitment to supporting Uganda’s industrial growth.
Vision for local manufacturing and global standards
The new Chint showroom
Ms Shi Jiane Namutebi, Executive Director of Chint Uganda, traced the company’s 20-year journey in the country, starting off as a small retail shop in downtown Kampala.
The company has since established local factories, including wire, cable, and prepaid meter production facilities.
Ms Shi Jiane Namutebi, Executive Director of Chint Uganda
Responding to Uganda’s rising middle class, Chint partnered with Oppein, the world’s largest cabinet manufacturer, to bring high-quality, global-standard products directly to Ugandan consumers.
At the event, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago hailed the showroom as a landmark achievement for both Chint and Kampala.
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago chats with some of the guests
He also noted Chint’s sponsorship of KCCA FC, including the provision of stadium floodlights at Lugogo, praising the company’s continued contribution to the community.