Emorimor and Eswatini Minister Plant Coffee Monument in Bukedea

 October 26, 2025   |    129 views

During the 3rd Coronation Anniversary of Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot, a significant moment was marked in Bukedea Town Council with the planting of a coffee monument.

Papa Emorimor was joined by guests Hon. Skhumbuzo Thokozani Dlamini, the Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development from the Kingdom of Eswatini, who represented His Majesty King Mswati III.

The two leaders, together with other visiting kings, (making of Burundi, Samia king symbolically planted coffee seedlings to promote unity, development, and agricultural growth within the Teso region. The initiative is part of theICUDEF Coffee Project, a high-quality coffee brand introduced by ICU Development Foundation (ICUDEF) the development arm of the ICU Kingdom.

Abdallah Ochoggia Director Planning and Strategic partnership in ICUDEF appreciated the leadership of Papa Emorimor of introducing coffee to Teso as a cash crop so that Iteso can improve on household income, coffee is amajor exports earner for Uganda and has ready market globally. EESTMAN coffee is ready to have value addition and production for the market.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), ICUDEF is beginning distributing coffee seedlings to clan leaders across Teso.

This effort aims to officially introduce coffee as a cash crop in the region, boosting household incomes and promoting sustainable development through agribusiness.

The seven holds planted coffee seedlings signify the 7 major clans in Teso like IKOMOLO, Irarak, Inomun,Ikatakok, Ikarewok,