Victor Tayebwa

3 days ago | nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa

The Minister of State for Agriculture, Fred Kyakulaga, is making bold moves on the global stage as he meets with top-tier coffee industry leaders in Geneva ahead of the much-anticipated World of Coffee 2025 summit kicking off tomorrow. At the heart of his visit was a strategic meeting with Sucafina Europe, a key player in the international coffee trade. The discussions centered on forging robust partnerships aimed at strengthening Uganda’s position in the global coffee value chain.

3 days ago | nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa

The World of Coffee 2025 side events kicked off in Geneva on Wednesday with a strong emphasis on value addition, sustainability, and preparation for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), drawing coffee producers, regulators, and exporters from around the globe into a timely dialogue about the future of the industry.

4 days ago | nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa

As the global coffee community gears up for the highly anticipated World of Coffee Expo, a pivotal side event at the International Trade Center (ITC) in Geneva has set the stage for some of the most pressing discussions in the industry. With a sharp focus on empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, and boosting competitiveness in the coffee value chain, the event attracted key stakeholders from across the globe.

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Victor Tayebwa

As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, alarm is growing among economists over the country's ballooning public debt, which has reached Shs106 trillion--posing a serious threat to economic stability and the future of public service delivery. Projections for the 2025/2026 financial year show that Uganda's debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to hit 53.34%, surpassing the 50% ceiling set by the Charter of Fiscal Responsibility--a critical fiscal guideline meant to safeguard sustainability.

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Victor Tayebwa

Kampala NRM delegates led by division chairpersons have declared support for Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among in her bid to become the second National Vice Chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement. The endorsement, made during a meeting at Parliament attended by key Kampala NRM leaders, was marked by chants of her name and pledges to consolidate grassroots strength behind her.