The Ugandan government has allocated 60 billion shillings to expand coffee cultivation in the Northern region, framing the initiative as an affirmative action program. Collins Amanya, Assistant Commissioner for Planning at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), revealed the investment during ongoing government negotiations. This funding aims to promote coffee growing in an area where it is not traditionally a major crop. The move signals a deliberate strategy to diversify agricultural production and potentially improve the livelihoods of farmers in Northern Uganda. Further details regarding the implementation and specific targets of the program were discussed during the negotiations. The initiative is expected to contribute to Uganda's overall coffee export revenue in the long term.