The government of Uganda is well conversant that coffee is a critical part of the economy, and its importance is growing with over 1.8 million households growing coffee, which contributes nearly a third of the country's export earnings, paying for critical infrastructure like roads, hospitals, and schools.
ULGA is an umbrella body of district chairpersons, city mayors and municipal mayors. It was established in 1994 with Kiwanuka Musisi being the body’s first president.
With the budget strategy for Financial Year 2025/2026 looking at strengthening economic growth, tourism development is seen as one of the major sectors to be boasted in order to achieve accelerated growth.