Recent figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) indicate that Uganda's agriculture sector is experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by a surge in coffee exports, which have reached record levels and generated billions of dollars. This trend highlights the importance of coffee in the country's export performance, suggesting a reliance on this single crop for agricultural success.

The Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotion Authority (UFZEPA) conducted a capacity-building workshop to assist Ugandan exporters in adhering to the stricter market regulations set by the United Kingdom for capsicum and sesame products. This initiative aims to enhance compliance and facilitate access to the UK market for local exporters.

The Private Sector Budget Review Dialogue has raised concerns about policy bottlenecks affecting Uganda's economic growth. Industry leaders argue that high operating costs and regulatory challenges hinder competitiveness, which is crucial for achieving the country's ambitious growth targets. They emphasize that enhancing business conditions may be as vital as increasing revenue mobilization to support Uganda's tenfold growth agenda.

In February, Uganda's coffee export volumes increased significantly, with the country exporting 651,933 60-kilogram bags valued at $181 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. This represents a 15 percent year-on-year increase in volumes and a 5.8 percent rise in earnings, despite a decline in global prices, which fell to an average of $4.63 per kilogram from $4.71 in January.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed support for a proposed Regional Farm Service Centre Initiative aimed at tackling issues in Uganda's agricultural sector, particularly the problem of counterfeit agro inputs. This announcement was made during a meeting with a South African delegation led by Mr. Andile Ramaphosa at State Lodge, Nakasero, where a tripartite collaboration involving Namunkekera Farm Service Centre and the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) was discussed.

Uganda's diplomatic missions in the Middle East are meeting in Istanbul for a strategic retreat focused on enhancing economic and commercial diplomacy. The five-day event, which runs from June 21 to 25, 2026, aims to explore new trade and investment opportunities for Uganda. This initiative is being organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.