Uganda’s Mt. Elgon and Rwenzori slopes provide ideal high-altitude, rain-fed conditions for vibrant specialty Arabica. In the Rwenzoris, the Bakonzo tribe grows coffee in fertile, shaded, mixed farms that sustain families and tradition. Smallholders hand-tend their plots and collaborate through “share farming” to ensure quality. Kyagalanyi’s Bugoye washing station supports them with training, processing, and sustainable practices. Despite climate challenges, these efforts help farmers improve yields and craft distinctive Ugandan coffee defined by resilience and rich mountain terroir.
Uganda’s Mt. Elgon and Rwenzori slopes provide ideal high-altitude, rain-fed conditions for vibrant specialty Arabica. In the Rwenzoris, the Bakonzo tribe grows coffee in fertile, shaded, mixed farms that sustain families and tradition. Smallholders hand-tend their plots and collaborate through “share farming” to ensure quality. Kyagalanyi’s Bugoye washing station supports them with training, processing, and sustainable practices. Despite climate challenges, these efforts help farmers improve yields and craft distinctive Ugandan coffee defined by resilience and rich mountain terroir.
