UCDA Is A Creation Of NRM Government-Baryomunsi
Uganda Coffee Development Authority is a creation of the NRM government, and no one can say they love it more than the NRM that created it
The Minister Of ICT National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has defended the government’s role in supporting Uganda’s coffee industry, responding to recent criticisms from Buganda Kingdom leaders who question the government’s impact on the sector.
Baryomunsi emphasised the role of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in establishing the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), a regulatory body he says the government remains committed to developing.
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“Uganda Coffee Development Authority is a creation of the NRM government, and no one can say they love it more than the NRM that created it,” Baryomunsi stated, addressing concerns that government policies might interfere with local coffee production and trade.
The UCDA was established by the NRM in 1991 to regulate and promote the industry, which is vital to Uganda’s economy as one of the country’s largest exports.
Baryomunsi’s statement follows comments from Buganda’s Katikkiro (Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga, who recently voiced concerns over perceived government encroachment on the coffee sector, which is deeply connected to Buganda’s agricultural economy.
He, however, argued that the NRM’s involvement aims to modernize and expand the industry for the benefit of all Ugandans.
He pointed out that the government’s investment in the coffee sector has increased Uganda’s global competitiveness, stressing that national interests are central to ongoing reforms.
“The UCDA exists to serve and benefit all Ugandans, not just particular regions or groups,” he added, calling for unity in efforts to develop the industry.
The debate underscores the complexities in balancing regional interests and national policies, particularly in areas like Buganda, where coffee production is a crucial economic activity.
As Uganda aims to bolster its coffee exports, the government’s stance is to ensure that reforms serve long-term national growth while addressing local concerns.
