Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer Rt. Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi has pledged to introduce large-scale coffee cultivation in Adjumani District as part of his ambitious plan to rebuild Uganda’s economy and uplift the ordinary citizen.
Addressing an enthusiastic crowd on Monday at Cesia Playground in Pavuraga Village, Mafabi said that coffee production could become a game-changer for the region’s struggling farmers. He described coffee as “a symbol of wealth creation and economic independence” and assured residents that his administration would ensure profits reach farmers directly, cutting out exploitative middlemen.
“Coffee can transform lives. Once the people of Adjumani begin growing it, they will earn directly from their hard work instead of watching others benefit from their sweat,” Mafabi declared, emphasizing that the initiative would boost family incomes and revive local prosperity.
He noted that Uganda’s coffee industry currently contributes over 14 percent of the nation’s export earnings and supports nearly two million smallholder households. Mafabi said his goal is to expand this success to underserved districts like Adjumani, ensuring equal economic opportunities across the country.
“The current government has done its part, but now it’s time for Ugandans to thrive,” he said, pledging that an FDC government would focus on empowering rural areas, ensuring fair trade opportunities, and directly supporting producers instead of bureaucrats.
Mafabi explained that the FDC’s 2026 campaign manifesto, titled “Fixing the Economy: Money in Our Pockets,” offers a realistic roadmap for national recovery through job creation, transparent governance, and targeted investment. He stressed that economic progress should be felt in citizens’ daily lives—not just seen in government reports.
He outlined five pillars of his economic agenda: job creation, industrial growth, human capital development, improved governance, and inclusive participation of youth, women, and veterans in leadership.
Mafabi criticized what he described as the ruling government’s “fragmented and outdated agricultural policies,” which, according to him, have left farmers trapped in cycles of low yields, debt, and hunger. He promised to establish agro-processing centers, enhance access to credit, and modernize farming through mechanization.
On the education front, Mafabi lamented that Uganda’s learning institutions are producing job seekers instead of innovators. “We have millions of young people who are not studying, not working, and not training. This is a ticking time bomb that needs immediate attention,” he warned.
Concluding his address, Mafabi called on citizens to use the 2026 election to bring about peaceful and meaningful change. “Your vote is your power. It can restore jobs, dignity, and hope to our nation,” he said, reaffirming his dedication to honest leadership, youth empowerment, and improved livelihoods for all Ugandans.
