fahad mugga

Proudly Ugandan , Proudly African with passion for promoting Uganda's interests Abroad

[Uganda High Commission, London @UGHighCommLDN]

Bugisu Cooperative Union: 72 Years of Excellence in Coffee

A remarkable testament to resilience, consistency and a commitment to quality, Bugisu Cooperative Union stands as the only coffee cooperative union in Uganda to have sustained its operations over seven decades. For 72 years, it has remained a dependable source of high-quality Ugandan coffee for the international market.

Working with thousands of outgrowers across the Bugisu region, the Union has cultivated a culture of excellence built on generations of experience, careful processing and rigorous quality control. The exceptional quality of its coffee parchment is a product of decades of collective learning, knowledge-sharing and an unwavering commitment to maintaining high standards from farm to factory.

It was a pleasure touring the processing facilities, witnessing the work behind the coffee and engaging with the team. The visit offered fresh insights into the intricacies of coffee production and quality assurance, reminding us that every exceptional cup tells a much bigger story of people, experience, dedication and heritage.

Bugisu's 72-year journey is not simply a story of longevity; it is a story of resilience, collective enterprise and the enduring quality of Ugandan coffee.

[Uganda High Commission, London @UGHighCommLDN]

🇺🇬☕ UGANDA–UK & IRELAND COFFEE FAMILIARISATION TRIP | DAY 2: SIRONKO
From conversations to the coffee farms! Day Two took the delegation to Bayaaya Coffee Farms in Budadiri West, Sironko District, nestled in the beautiful hills of Eastern Uganda.

The group visited the 35-acre farm and engaged with an impressive network of 1,500 outgrowers who work collectively to improve coffee quality, strengthen their bargaining power and market their produce.

Participants experienced coffee at its source, gaining first-hand insight into cultivation, processing and the journey from farm to cup. The visit culminated in a tasting of freshly roasted Ugandan coffee, offering an opportunity to appreciate its distinctive flavour profile, aroma and character.

A powerful reminder that behind every cup is the work, knowledge and enterprise of thousands of Ugandan farmers.

Uganda's coffee story is best experienced at its source! 🌱☕🇺🇬

#UgandaCoffee #CoffeeFAMTrip #ExploreUganda #UgandaUK #UgandaIreland #PearlOfAfrica

[Adonia Ayebare @adoniaayebare]

This is to thank the Friendly Government of United Arab Emirates for lifting Ebola related travel restrictions. I thank my Brother and Friend Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Africa for his leadership and assistance.

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[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uganda 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA]

The #Uganda - #UK & #Ireland Coffee Familiarisation Trip today visited #Bugisu Cooperative Union in Mbale and #Bayaya Specialty Coffee in Sironko, showcasing Uganda’s coffee production, processing, value addition and export potential. At BCU, the delegation explored the cooperative’s work with over 1.2 million coffee farmers and its growing capacity to supply international markets.

[Uganda High Commission, London @UGHighCommLDN]

🇺🇬☕ UGANDA–UK & IRELAND COFFEE FAMILIARISATION TRIP | DAY 1
The Uganda High Commission in London, working in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), is hosting a delegation of coffee buyers from the UK and Ireland on a Coffee Familiarisation Trip to Uganda.

The initiative seeks to deepen commercial partnerships, expand Uganda’s coffee exports to the UK and Irish markets, increase export earnings and unlock opportunities across the coffee value chain.

Day One kicked off successfully at the Marriott Hotel, bringing together approximately 80 stakeholders from across Uganda’s coffee industry for candid and constructive discussions on strengthening market linkages, addressing trade barriers and building mutually beneficial partnerships.

The ambition is clear: move beyond conversations to commercial connections, concrete commitments and increased value from Uganda’s coffee exports.

From the Pearl of Africa to the UK and Ireland — let us take Uganda's coffee further! 🇺🇬☕🌍

#UgandaCoffee #ExploreUganda #CoffeeTrade #UgandaUK #UgandaIreland #TradeAndInvestment

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uganda 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA]

11 Zambian tour operators and travel influencers have arrived in Uganda for an 8-day familiarisation tour featuring the country’s primate and cultural experiences, tourism product visits, and a business engagement with Ugandan tour operators.
The visit follows the Uganda Tourism Roadshow held in Zambia in October 2025.

Organised by: @UGHighCommDAR

[Uganda High Commission, London @UGHighCommLDN]

☕🇺🇬 A taste of Uganda. A world of possibilities.

Every cup tells a story – of Uganda's rich coffee heritage, the hard work of our farmers and the exceptional quality of our coffee.

At World Travel Market London 2026, we were delighted to share a taste of Uganda with the international community, bringing a little of the Pearl of Africa to the global stage.

Uganda is not just a destination to discover; it is a country whose products, flavours and experiences deserve a place in markets around the world.

From our farms to your cup. Experience the taste of Uganda! 🇺🇬☕

#TasteUganda #UgandaCoffee #WTMLondon2026 #UgandaExports #PearlOfAfrica

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uganda 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA]

#Day4 Kenyan tour operators and travel influencers, led by Amb. Herbert Kiguli, Consul General @UgandaMombasa , explored @kaynelafarmsltd in Kayunga District.

The delegation experienced the farm’s diverse tourism offerings, including agro-tourism, industrial tourism and cultural tourism. They also explored various projects such as pottery, woodwork, poultry, orchard, aviary and fish farming among others.

The visit featured a taste of Kaynela’s farm-to-table experience, alongside exciting recreational activities such as quad biking, horse riding and F1 go-karting, among others.

😂Fun fact: @kaynelafarmsltd is known as Uganda’s Garden of Eden.

[Mükalazi Jacob Zuma @ZumaMukalazi]

I take this Opportunity to appreciate @UgBerlinEmbassy through @TourismBoardUg and @ExploreUganda for tireslesly promoting our Destination to the Potential Market.

I will definitely travel to Berlin One of my weekends to Photograph the Boys.

Herzlichen Dankeschön

[fahad mugga @FaMugga]

@NellyKapo Thank u Anko Nelly, pipo r speaking out of ignorance

[Uganda High Commission, London @UGHighCommLDN]

🇺🇬 Three cities. Three days. One irresistible destination — Uganda!

From Glasgow to Manchester and finally Birmingham, Uganda took the Pearl of Africa on the road, bringing its extraordinary tourism experiences directly to the UK travel trade.

More than 12 Ugandan tourism companies, predominantly from the private sector, joined the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Airlines and the Uganda High Commission in London to showcase the country's diverse offerings to 35 UK-based tour operators.

The mission? To get more UK travellers discovering Uganda, while giving tour operators fresh experiences, exciting itineraries and compelling reasons to add the Pearl of Africa to their portfolios.

From wildlife and adventure to culture, nature and unforgettable encounters, Uganda has so much more to offer.

The Pearl is calling. Is the UK listening? 🇺🇬✈️🇬🇧

#ExploreUganda #VisitUganda #PearlOfAfrica #UgandaTourism #TourismTrade #DestinationUganda

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uganda 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA]

UGANDA–KENYA COAST TOURISM FAM TRIP KICKS OFF WITH OVER 70 DELEGATES

The Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism Familiarisation (FAM) Trip has kicked off with over 70 delegates from Uganda’s tourism industry, representing AUTO, TUGATA, UHOA, ESTOA, USAGA, UCOTA, AUWOTT, JITOGA, and the @TourismBoardUg (UTB).

The six-day programme will see tour operators traverse Uganda and Kenya to promote cross-border tourism, strengthen partnerships and unlock new business opportunities between the two countries.

Held under the theme “Unlocking Tourism Opportunities: Resolving Policy Bottlenecks through Technology, Youth and Seamless Mobility across East Africa,” the initiative will culminate in the Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit on 26–27 October 2026 at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort in Mombasa.

The programme is coordinated by the Uganda @UgandaMombasa , underscoring Uganda’s commitment to strengthening regional tourism cooperation, improving connectivity and positioning East Africa as a competitive, integrated tourism destination.

[fahad mugga @FaMugga]

#UGKenyaCoastTourismSummit

[Uganda High Commission, Canberra @ugandacanberra]

For H.E. Dorothy Samali Hyuha, Uganda's High Commissioner to Australia, Melbourne represented an opportunity to bring public diplomacy, diaspora engagement and Economic and Commercial Diplomacy together.

The High Commission's engagement connected Ugandans across Australasia with government institutions, investment opportunities, tourism stakeholders and consular services.

The strategic ambition extends beyond celebrating Uganda's heritage to building sustained partnerships in trade, investment, education, tourism and enterprise.

A strong diaspora is more than a community connected by its origins. It is a network capable of connecting Uganda to global markets, knowledge and opportunity.
@GovUganda @UgandaMFA @millybabalanda @BalaamBarugahar

[tweezere @twizerepamela]

@ExploreUganda is now featured at Champions Hockey League games in Switzerland, a new partnership between the Embassy of @geneva_uganda , @UgandaMFA and @Infront_Sports Beyond the thrill of the game awaits unforgettable adventures. 🇺🇬 🏒 @UgandaMFA #ExploreUganda

[State House Diaspora Unit @SHUDiasporaUnit]

𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝

The State House Diaspora Unit has called for a dedicated budget and stronger institutional coordination to improve services for Ugandans abroad and expand their contribution to national development.

The proposals were presented by Senior Presidential Advisor on Agribusiness and Value-Addition Development Dr Hillary Emmanuel Musoke during an induction workshop for Members of @Parliament_Ug Committee on Foreign Affairs at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Dr Musoke delivered the presentation on behalf of Mohammed Bagonza, Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs and Head of the State House Diaspora Unit, who is abroad on national duty.

Under the theme “Harnessing the Diaspora for National Development and Strengthening Consular Services for Ugandans Abroad,” the presentation highlighted the importance of matching diaspora engagement with practical government support.

Uganda received US$2.5 billion in remittances in 2025, equivalent to approximately 3.8% of GDP, according to Bank of Uganda (@BOU_Official) figures. These transfers help families meet education, healthcare and other household needs.

The presentation emphasised that diaspora contributions extend beyond remittances. Ugandans abroad can finance enterprises, connect local producers with international buyers, promote tourism and share expertise through research, mentorship and technology transfer.

These contributions, he emphasised, can support Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy from US$50b to US$500b by 2040.

However, difficulties accessing documents and consular services, uncertainty about investment processes, entry barriers and limited follow-up can discourage participation.

The Unit called for the finalisation of the diaspora policy and consideration of a dedicated diaspora body with a clear coordinating mandate. Responsibilities would need to be clearly defined among the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic missions, the State House Diaspora Unit and other relevant agencies.

On funding, the presentation argued that diaspora engagement deserves more predictable public support, drawing attention to the dedicated institutions, budgets and programmes supporting coffee, tourism and mineral development. A dedicated diaspora budget would support adequate staffing, sustained engagement and reliable service delivery.

Other recommendations included reducing remittance costs, developing trusted investment and savings channels, and strengthening citizen protection, repatriation and reintegration support. #UgandaDiaspora

[fahad mugga @FaMugga]

@mkainerugaba Thank You Gen. For hearing our calls, these Boys are getting out of hand.

[Uganda High Commission | Pretoria @UgEmbassySA]

🇺🇬🇿🇦 This morning, the PS @UgandaMFA, @Tybisa, paid a courtesy visit to the @UgEmbassySA, where he was received by the Head of Mission H.E. @AmoruPaul

He is joining the Senior Officials Meeting of the 3rd Uganda–South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), which is reviewing progress on bilateral commitments and advancing shared priorities ahead of the Ministerial Meeting next week.

[Shanne Birungi @AmaraShanne]

Cabinet Secretary @rebecca_miano shared an important perspective on the future of tourism at #MKTE2026. She highlighted how smart data can help us understand emerging markets, predict travel trends, and run protected parks more efficiently.

However, her main focus remained on inclusivity. As she beautifully noted,

“This transformation ought to democratise opportunity, not concentrate it.”

True, balanced progress means ensuring that small tour operators and community conservancies have the exact same access to these advanced digital tools as the larger companies.

#MKTE2026

📸 @trevorlutalo

[Mohammad Khoder Hussein @KhoderHussien]

When I became Consul, my priority was elevating Ugandan coffee. Today, alongside the Bisat Family, Ugandan coffee is distributed everywhere across Lebanon, with most restaurants and coffee shops serving it! Next target: bringing even more of our finest products to Lebanon 🇺🇬