Nonda Commodities, the proprietors of Nonda Coffee has in partnership with Ingazi Group International from Saudi Arabia, has announced a major investment in Uganda’s coffee value chain with the establishment of the Luwero Coffee Park.
The facility is a flagship agro-industrial initiative poised to transform Uganda's coffee sector.
The announcement was made during a high-level visit by Ingazi Group’s delegation to Uganda, which included a courtesy call on President Museveni as they reaffirmed commitment to investing in value-added coffee production and to cement a partnership with Nonda Commodities aimed at enhancing Uganda's competitiveness in the global coffee market.
The Luwero Coffee Park, to be located in Kasana, Luwero District, is expected to process up to 20,000 metric tons of coffee annually, creating an unprecedented demand for consistent and quality supply. This initiative is central to Uganda’s goal of industrializing agriculture and improving household incomes through agro-based value addition.
“This project represents a complete transformation of the coffee value chain — from seedling to the final premium cup,” said Mr. Tonny Miiro, the CEO of Nonda Commodities.
“Our model integrates farmers directly into the value chain through seedling multiplication centers in Bukedi, Rushehe, Luwero and Gulu, which will serve as regional hubs for farmer recruitment, training, and supply sustainability."
The initiative has been endorsed by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, who emphasized the role of strategic partnerships in implementing Uganda’s economic development agenda.
“We believe in partnerships – between government, the private sector, and local communities. Nonda Coffee has emerged as a valuable partner in actualizing our strategic plan that prioritizes coffee and cocoa as major household income drivers,” Minister Musenero stated during her visit to one of the seedling centers in Bukedi.
President Museveni welcomed the Ingazi Group’s investment and pledged full government support through the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
He acknowledged the transformative potential of the Luwero Coffee Park in aligning with Uganda’s vision for agro-industrialization and value addition.