The Ugandan delegation in Istanbul Uganda has once again made its mark at COFFEX Istanbul, Türkiye’s premier specialty coffee expo, showcasing its world-class Arabica and Robusta coffee to a diverse audience of coffee enthusiasts, industry professionals, roasters, and policymakers. As the event enters its 7th edition, Uganda's presence reaffirms its
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Uganda is reaping big from coffee exports Uganda’s coffee exports for twelve months (April 2024-March 2025) totaled 6.87 million bags worth US$ 1.84 billion (UShs6.7 trillion) compared to 5.99 million bags worth US$ 999.48 million in the previous year (April 2023-March 2024), the Ministry of Agriculture has revealed in its
Read MoreICAO Moves To Strengthen Regional Safety Oversight Organizations As Uganda Hosts Key Aviation Workshop
Officials at the opening of the Validation Workshop of the Follow-up Study for the Development and Implementation of a Strategic Plan for Supporting and Strengthening of RSOOs Uganda is hosting a three-day Validation Workshop of the Follow-up Study for the Development and Implementation of a Strategic Plan for Supporting and
Read MoreA farmer walks by coffee trees at Joha, an irrigated coffee farm in Luis Eduardo Magalhaes, Bahia state, Brazil November 18, 2024. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Brazil's 2025/26 coffee crop is forecast to decline by between 3% to 6.4% versus the previous cycle, mostly due to
Read MoreA group photo of participants at the Kick-off Workshop for Feasibility Study for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme in Uganda in Uganda is committed to implementing of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme in order to support the global environment protection cause. Fred K. Bamwesigye, the Director General at Uganda
Read MoreIbrahim Kiganda: Uganda’s Winning Barista Promoting Country’s Unique Coffee, Sets Eyes On World Barista Championship
Ibrahim Kiganda (pictured above), Uganda’s National Barista Champion, emerged 2nd out of 22 competitors at the recently concluded Africa Barista Championship held in Tanzania during the 21st African Fine Coffees Association conference and exhibition. His win underscores Uganda's rising prominence in the coffee scene. Baristas are important in the coffee
Read MoreUganda Airlines London Route Opens Up Trade, Tourism Opportunities-Experts
Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development The impending launch of Uganda Airlines direct flights to London Gatwick scheduled to commence on 18th May 2025, is set to open up trade and tourism opportunities for both Uganda and the United Kingdom. The London route has
Read MoreConferences, Tourism Promotion & New Air Operators Boost Passenger Traffic At Entebbe Airport In March
Passengers at Entebbe International Airport Entebbe International Airport recorded 83,661 arriving and 94,722 departing passengers, a total of 178,383 international passengers in March 2025, an average of 5,754 passengers per day, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has said. The March 2025 international passenger traffic was slightly higher than the total
Read MoreUganda Earns Shs614.8bn From February Coffee Exports As Dry Conditions In Brazil & Vietnam Continue To Affect Supplies
Coffee is Uganda's key foreign exchange earner Uganda’s coffee exports in February 2025, amounted to 555,756 60-kilo bags, worth US$ 167.68 million (Shs614.85bn), the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, has said. In its monthly report for February 2025, MAAIF says this comprised of 466,691 bags of Robusta valued
Read MoreNetwork, flydubai Ink Deal To Introduce New Mobile Money Payment Option In Kenya And Uganda
From Left to Right: Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director for East Africa Acquiring at Network, and Bobby Koshy Regional Manager, East and South Africa at flydubai during the partnership announcement. Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has extended its partnership with
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