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Western MPs oppose UCDA merger

Members of Parliament from western Uganda on Monday expressed strong opposition to the proposed merger of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) with the Ministry of Agriculture. They have questioned the government’s haste in pushing forward this initiative. The MPs, including Francis Mwijukye (Buhweju County), Gafa Mbwatekamwa (Igara West), Patrick Isingoma (Hoima East), and Nakato Asinansi (Hoima City Woman), have highlighted concerns about the Ministry of Agriculture’s capacity to effectively manage enterprising crops. They cite the decline of the cotton, tobacco, and tea markets as evidence of past failures. The group emphasized that all stakeholders who participated in consultations on the merger overwhelmingly rejected the proposal. They argue that the Ministry lacks the necessary expertise and resources to oversee the […] The post Western MPs oppose UCDA merger first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

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