Tag Archives: coffee

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Java House, East Africa’s leading coffee-led restaurant brand, has marked a major milestone with the opening of its 100th store in Rubaga, Kampala. This achievement underscores Java House’s journey from a single coffee shop in Nairobi in 1999 to becoming a household name across …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coffee farmers in Uganda have reason to smile as the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) confirms a rebound in coffee prices after months of decline. In a media brief issued today, Minister Frank K. Tumwebaze reassured farmers and stakeholders that the coffee sector …

Mbale, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mbale coffee farmer Patrick Nayumu Akabu has expressed confusion and frustration over the ongoing European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance process. Speaking about farmer registration in some coffee-growing areas, Nayumu noted that unclear communication and limited sensitization are leaving many producers uncertain about the steps …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has assured Ugandans, especially players in the coffee value chain, that the country’s industry will not be adversely affected by the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), which come into force on December 30 this year. The EUDR is a framework by the …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has distributed 15,000 wilt-resistant coffee seedlings to more than 60 farmers. The seedlings are expected to be planted on 33 hectares of land, in a bid to revitalise the coffee industry in the region. According …

From coffee beans to billion-dollar dreams, Tugume is brewing a revolution in Uganda’s highlands—one innovation at a time Ntungamo, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In the rolling hills of Rwashemire, Ntungamo district, a bold business dream is taking shape—one that promises to redefine Uganda’s coffee economy and transform its role …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called for global cooperation to enhance African coffee production, emphasizing its potential to drive economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve the livelihoods of millions across the continent. The summit, co-organized by Ethiopia and Italy, brought together heads of state and …

  COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Efforts to promote coffee growing in Karamoja, Acholi, Lango, and West Nile represent a significant advancement; it will allow the inhabitants of these areas to gain more from coffee profits, akin to other subregions such as the Central region (Buganda) and Bugisu. Hats off to …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has launched a five-year diocesan coffee policy (2025–2030) aimed at promoting sustainable coffee farming, food security, and economic self-reliance among Christian families. The launch event was held on Wednesday at the Diocesan Model Farm in Nkuruba, Rutete Sub …

  Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of farmers in Masaka District is appealing to the government to reawaken the heightened security deployment similar to the one implemented during COVID-19, as a viable response to the rampant theft of coffee and livestock. The different parts of the area are …