The National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes the dissolution of UCDA after 32 years of operation, has sparked heated debate and opposition from various sections of the public and some Members of Parliament. Despite the backlash, Parliament voted to advance the bill, citing the need for greater efficiency and alignment with MAAIF’s broader agricultural mandate.

As Uganda faces rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns, initiatives like these are crucial in ensuring sustainable farming practices that are able to cope with future climate changes.

The policy reversal is aimed at allowing farmers to purchase vaccines directly, which will help them resume their commercial activities more quickly.

The Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has commissioned government projects worth UGX 18 billion, constructed...

Members of Parliament have requested that the government expedite the establishment of a vaccine manufacturing plant for Foot and...