Akankunda Brenda

As the UN #HLPF2023 comes to an end, I had the opportunity to address commissioner @JuttaUrpilainen and @PaoloGentiloni of the @EU_Commission and other delegates from the @EUatUN on the need for policy coherence in the EU policies with the existing international trade rules.

Uganda’s coffee story is one of resilience. Check out my article published by @nilepostnews with reflections from the World of coffee 2025. nilepost.co.ug/opinions/27181…

Thanks for coming by @MsBrenda_A . It's our prime objective to continue impacting the lives of our coffee farmers in Mitooma and surrounding areas. The best is yet to come 💪 @RubangaCoffee @jamesmuhangi

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Hiked Mt.Rwenzori today with the team at @mtnharvestug. It was more than just a climb; but a chance to see where the story of great Ugandan coffee really begins. Grateful for the journey, both the uphill trek & the bigger one we’re walking together through the support of @ITCnews

Coffee and Cocoa value chains contribute to 36.8% increase in export earnings for Uganda. Details from @mofpedU report as published via @newvisionwire 🔗newvision.co.ug/category/news/… #AgricultureUG #MAAIFMediaTracker @FrankTumwebazek @PS_MAAIF

Spent the day with @CoRubanga Cooperative in Mitoma district. Truly inspiring to see how collective effort, sustainability, and innovation are transforming coffee farming and improving livelihoods. A model worth learning from. ☕. Proud to work with them under @ITCnews

Coffee market analysis as of July 14, 2025: Here is today's report with the following ranges for farm gate prices in Uganda Shillings per kilogram: ❇️ FAQ 9,500-10,000 ❇️ Kiboko 5,000-5,500 ❇️ Arabica Parchment 13,500-14,000 ❇️ Drugar Coffee (Clean) 13,500-14,500 #CoffeePriceUG

Forward for sector development: Earlier today, MAAIF hosted Ms. Jane Kyarisiima Mwesiga, the Deputy Head of Public Service in @OPMUganda for a meeting with the Senior Sector Management Team at the Ministry Headquarters in Entebbe. @FrankTumwebazek #AgricultureUG

Excellent news for us. Credit goes to all the SMEs and smallholder coffee farmers who contribute 80% of the coffee. Credit to @ITCnews through the @eacmarkup II project,@MAAIF_Uganda @CoffeeUganda for making all this happen.

Uganda Coffee Cooperatives @CoRubanga @bukonzoorganic sign new coffee deals with EU offtakers worth $1.3m during and after the World of Coffee Expo in Geneva - Switzerland in June 2025 thanks for support @Agriterra @ITCnews

The World of Coffee brings together the producers, Traders, Roasters, Financiers and Development partners to talk about the magic bean. This year @Agriterra has supported Coops to be part of the WoC Geneva 2025 Switzerland

Go kill it, Sis.

As World of coffee comes to an end today, join this insightful conversation organised by @ITCnews that I am honored to moderate. The panel will feature Government and private sector representatives @KBarigye @MAAIF_Uganda @GCICUganda @geneva_uganda @CanaryMugume @FrankTumwebazek

World of Coffee update: Today, June 28, 2025, the #WorldofCoffee event in Geneva, Switzerland, will feature a session for @ITCnews and partners. 📝#UgandaCoffee Panelists: ❇️Dr. Gerald Kyaalo (MAAIF) ❇️@KBarigye (@mtnharvestug) Moderator: @MsBrenda_A See flyer for details.

Building more partnerships for international Coffee trade: The Ugandan delegation led by Hon. @FredBwino has participated in a business-focused side-event ahead of the World of Coffee event in Geneva, Switzerland. @FrankTumwebazek #WOCGeneva #WorldOfCoffee #UgandaCoffee

World of Coffee Side events kick off in @geneva: Uganda's Deputy Permanent Representative at @geneva_uganda Amb @arthurkafeero shares about the strategic importance of Uganda's participation in the Conference and the exhibition by @MAAIF_Uganda and @CoffeeUganda at the…

As global coffee VC actors come together for the World of coffee in Switzerland this week, I am excited to moderate this session organised by @ITCnews The session will explore the opportunities for companies to integrate due diligence into their operations. @FrankTumwebazek

This week, I had the privilege of attending the launch of the sustainable businesses project for Uganda, a project implemented by @ITCnews with funding from the @EUinUG. Exciting times for Uganda's business landscape!. Special moment with the ED @CokeHamilton

Children in Kalungu district expressed the impact of child labour through painting & drawings, depicting what they face or observe. A powerful way to promote dialogue with parents & build deeper understanding of child labour and its effects.

ITC and Uganda launch €8 million EU-funded project to boost 🇺🇬 trade with the EU, enhance trade with neighboring countries, and create green jobs through trade policy reform and trade facilitation. Key sectors include tourism, logistics, and grains. ℹ️ bit.ly/4kQ3thY