The alliance comprised leaders from the opposition political parties, such as JEEMA, the Conservative Party, and NEED, to fill gaps in previous and existing political alliances and push for democracy, financial freedom, constructive dialogue, and stakeholder leadership.

UCDA was established in 1991 under the Uganda Coffee Development Authority Act, Cap. 325, which was repealed and replaced by the National Coffee Act No. 17 of 2021. The authority’s mandate includes regulating activities within the coffee value chain, promoting coffee quality, supporting research and development, and optimizing earnings for stakeholders in the sector.

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