What is a bane for the drinker is a boon for the farmer, especially in Uganda where coffee has been a ripe subject of political discourse over the past few months.
My major critical emphasis today is that the inequities in the coffee value chain scaling up inequality gaps in Uganda is systematic by the current NRM regime through its agencies, ministries, and institutions.
Many things in that our beautiful house have been done outside the law
According to Buhweju County MP Francis Mwijukye, the incident appeared timed to deflect attention and allow the government to pass the Bill without much opposition.
Ahead of resumption of business in the August House, a member of the ruling NRM party has stood up to challenge President Museveni's handling of the controversial coffee debate
'Your comments in the recent NRM caucus meeting in which you referred to those of us opposed to the now Controversial Coffee Bill as criminals left me bewildered but also wondering whether we are still a democracy or not'
During the discussions, Buganda NRM MPs articulated the anxieties of farmers about the proposed dissolution of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).
Dr Besigye argues that the institution has already been stripped of its power and autonomy, and President Museveni’s plan to incorporate the UCDA as a government department would further weaken its effectiveness.
Sources report that President Museveni intends to convene a meeting with NRM MPs from the Buganda region, many of whom have voiced strong opposition to the integration plan.
Addressing local legislators, Museveni emphasized the need to counteract misinformation surrounding the government's rationalization of the UCDA
