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Uganda\u2019s Parliament has passed the National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024, setting the stage for sweeping changes in the country\u2019s coffee industry as the bill now awaits President Museveni’s approval to become law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Parliament has approved the National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024, aiming to reshape the coffee sector by transferring the Uganda Coffee Development Authority\u2019s (UCDA) roles to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries. This move is part of a larger government effort to streamline agencies and curb public spending, but it has drawn criticism and resistance, particularly from opposition leaders who argue the bill threatens the autonomy and efficiency of Uganda\u2019s coffee industry.<\/p>\n

The bill, awaiting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni\u2019s signature, could mark a pivotal change for Uganda\u2019s coffee sector, which is Africa\u2019s largest coffee exporter and second-largest producer. Proponents argue that shifting regulatory duties to the Ministry of Agriculture will enhance oversight, boost coffee quality, and empower local farmers by promoting value addition and sustainable practices. Increased production and expanded export markets are anticipated benefits, potentially boosting Uganda\u2019s economic profile on the global coffee stage.<\/p>\n

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However, opposition members led by Joel Ssenyonyi have expressed serious concerns. Ssenyonyi, who boycotted the bill\u2019s passage alongside other opposition MPs, warned that dissolving UCDA could lead to reduced autonomy and efficiency in coffee management, ultimately impacting farmers\u2019 profits. \u201cThis bill\u2019s passage represents a troubling disregard for the input of coffee sector stakeholders who have invested years in cultivating a thriving coffee industry,\u201d he stated, emphasizing that the coffee sector\u2019s longstanding independence could be compromised.<\/p>\n

The proposed changes could introduce new operational costs, and critics warn that transferring the UCDA\u2019s responsibilities may result in bureaucratic hurdles. Some farmers and industry players fear these adjustments could complicate their operations and reduce profit margins.<\/p>\n

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As Uganda\u2019s coffee sector awaits the President\u2019s decision, stakeholders are divided on whether the proposed reforms will bolster or hinder the industry\u2019s growth. Should the bill become law, the Ministry of Agriculture faces the challenge of maintaining UCDA\u2019s industry expertise while addressing the needs of Uganda\u2019s coffee farmers, processors, and exporters in a way that fosters growth without compromising the sector\u2019s established strengths.<\/p>\n

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