Uganda has officially emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, achieving a remarkable milestone by surpassing Ethiopia with a record 47,606.7 tonnes (equivalent to 793,445 60kg bags) shipped in May 2025, despite the current global price fluctuations. This historic achievement is…
Uganda’s coffee industry is poised for significant growth with the launch of its third Connect Hub in Serbia. The hub, located in Zajecar, will facilitate trade logistics, promote value-added Ugandan products, and strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Uganda and…
Stanbic Bank, through its business development initiative, the Stanbic Business Incubator, headed by Catherine A. Poran, as Chief Executive, has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to empower women investing in Green Agribusiness. The partnership, which is part of…
Uganda’s thriving dairy industry is celebrating a momentous breakthrough, poised for an extraordinary transformation following Algeria’s pivotal decision to import Ugandan milk. This landmark development signals a new chapter of prosperity and growth for a sector vital to the nation’s…
Uganda’s economic growth is poised to receive a significant boost from the acceleration of agro-industrialisation, a strategy that has garnered support from key stakeholders, including Stanbic Bank, plus the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). As such, this…
The global cocoa market is experiencing a significant surge, and Uganda’s cocoa farmers are reaping big from the trend. With local prices reaching Shs25,000 per kilogram, growers are enjoying strong returns on their investments. In 2023, export prices ranged from…
Backyard farming, also known as home gardening or urban agriculture, is a growing trend that offers numerous benefits for individuals, communities, and the environment. By cultivating crops or raising livestock in one’s backyard, individuals can produce fresh, nutritious food while…
In a move that has sent ripples through the Southern African trade corridors, Tanzania has given South Africa and Malawi an ultimatum over trade restrictions on its agricultural exports. Tanzania’s Agriculture Minister, Hussein Bashe, has demanded that both countries lift…
Stanbic Bank Uganda this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Buganda Kingdom through the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF) to promote coffee farming among youth in the kingdom. This strategic partnership, which was signed at Mengo, Bulange…
Uganda’s coffee industry is experiencing a significant surge, with exports reaching unprecedented heights. According to a recent report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, coffee exports in February 2025 totaled 555,756 60-kilo bags, worth a staggering US$167.68…
The government of Uganda has, through the Climate Change Department (CCD), launched the Climate Mobility Blueprint for Uganda, a groundbreaking initiative developed by the Global Climate Center for Climate Mobility (GCCM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment.…
The world is facing unprecedented challenges in feeding its growing population amidst rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and declining soil fertility. However, according to Jean Claude Niyomugabo, a researcher with Agribusiness Community, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), an innovative approach is…
Kampala, Uganda – The Stanbic Economic Insights Symposium 2025 wasn’t just another gathering of policymakers and economists. It was a reality check. And when Adam Mugume, Executive Director at Bank of Uganda, took the stage, he delivered an analogy that…
The state Minister for Minerals, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, joined Inspire Africa Coffee during the weekend to launch the first ever Coffee Marathon in Uganda. The Coffee Marathon, which is set to happen on May 24, 2025, at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park…
In Uganda’s agricultural sector, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by the passion and dedication of Catherine Aturinda, a clinical researcher, nutritionist and agricultural enthusiast. As a nutritionist and founder of Nouri-Mix Porridge, Aturinda has always been driven to make…