KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), the commercial arm of Uganda’s Ministry of Defence, has opened a new showroom for armored vehicles at Abayita Ababiri, strategically located along the busy Kampala–Entebbe highway.
The showroom is a product of a 2019 partnership between NEC and UAE-based Streit Group, a global leader in armored vehicle production.
The collaboration led to the establishment of a local manufacturing plant in Nakasongola, capable of producing up to 40 armored vehicles per month for both domestic and international markets.
Boosting Visibility and Customer Engagement
NEC Managing Director Lt Gen James Mugira said the decision to open the showroom was aimed at improving customer access and experience.
“These showrooms are crucial for business success because they are interactive. Clients can now see, touch, and inspect the products before procurement,” Lt Gen Mugira explained.
He noted that while the main factory in Nakasongola is located inside a military complex and difficult to access, the new showroom offers an accessible urban hub where clients can explore NEC-Streit’s offerings firsthand.
Advanced Security Solutions for a Growing Market
Streit Group chairman Guerman Goutorov said the company remains committed to investing in cutting-edge technology.
“This showroom gives people a chance to see the new technology and choose the right product for the right mission,” Goutorov stated.
He emphasized the importance of armored vehicles in safeguarding national development:
“If a country is going through massive development, we have to protect it and its people.”
A Milestone for Ugandan Industry
State Minister for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, Huda Oleru, praised the initiative as a milestone in Uganda’s journey toward self-reliance and industrial advancement.
“It reflects our commitment to top-notch protection solutions for security and civilian use. It also positions Uganda to earn foreign exchange and demonstrate its industrial capabilities,” she said.
With the showroom now open, NEC-Streit aims to become a central hub for security agencies, private clients, and foreign buyers looking for reliable, state-of-the-art armored vehicles made in Uganda.
