The Uganda–Germany Coffee Origin Trip entered its fourth day on May 5, 2026, with the visiting German delegation experiencing a blend of wildlife tourism, agricultural innovation, and high-level engagements across Uganda’s coffee value chain.
The 13-member delegation, comprising coffee roasters and buyers from Germany, is in Uganda as part of a commercial diplomacy initiative organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in collaboration with the Embassy of Uganda in Berlin and private sector partners.
The nine-day mission, running from May 2–10, 2026, aims to position Uganda as a premium global coffee origin while strengthening direct trade links between Ugandan producers and European buyers.
Wildlife experience at Queen Elizabeth National Park
The day began with a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the delegation witnessed lions at rest during an early morning safari—an experience organisers said highlights Uganda’s combined tourism and agribusiness potential.
Officials said the integration of tourism into the coffee origin experience is part of a broader strategy to promote Uganda as both a top coffee producer and a leading travel destination.
Integrated farming model in Ntungamo
The delegation later visited Nyabihoko Coffee Farm in Ntungamo District, where they observed an integrated farming system combining coffee cultivation with large-scale livestock and poultry production.
Farm operators demonstrated a model involving over 20,000 poultry birds alongside cattle rearing for export markets, which stakeholders said reflects Uganda’s push toward agribusiness-led rural transformation.
Intercropping coffee with banana plants was also showcased as a sustainable agricultural practice aimed at improving soil fertility, productivity, and environmental conservation.
Africa Coffee Park highlights value addition
The tour concluded at the Africa Coffee Park, where Inspire Africa Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Nelson Tugume presented advanced coffee processing systems.
The facility showcased wet and dry milling, roasting, freeze-drying, and packaging technologies designed to increase Uganda’s coffee value addition capacity.
Dr Tugume said the facility represents Uganda’s ambition to shift from exporting raw beans to processed coffee products, targeting growth in export earnings from USD 1 billion to USD 5 billion.
The park currently supports over 600 jobs and produces roasted coffee, instant coffee, energy drinks, and coffee-based cosmetic products.
Strengthening Uganda–Germany coffee ties
The visiting delegation expressed interest in expanding collaboration in technology transfer, skills development, and direct sourcing agreements with Ugandan producers.
Organisers said the mission is designed to move beyond traditional coffee trade visits by facilitating long-term partnerships between German roasters and Ugandan farming communities.
The initiative also includes engagements with research institutions, cupping laboratories, and coffee farmers across regions, including Mbarara, Fort Portal, and Kapchorwa.
Broader mission objectives
According to the official concept note, the trip seeks to promote Uganda as a premium coffee origin, enhance traceability and quality standards, and strengthen export market access in Europe.
The programme combines commercial diplomacy, technical learning, and cultural experiences to deepen understanding of Uganda’s coffee sector.
With continued engagements expected in the remaining days, organisers say the initiative is reinforcing Uganda’s positioning as both a leading coffee exporter and an emerging speciality coffee origin on the global stage.
