MWANZA, Nov. 13 -- THE government has unveiled a strategic plan to make coffee the second economic pillar in Ukerewe District in Mwanza Region, as part of broader efforts to diversify income sources, create jobs for youths and reduce dependence on the fishing sector.

Speaking during the distribution of 26,000 coffee seedlings to 14 Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) at Busagami Village in Namilembe Ward, Ukerewe District Commissioner Mr Christopher Ngubiagai urged residents to embrace modern and productive farming.

“Its time to move away from the mindset of relying solely on fishing. We must make good use of our land and turn coffee into the second pillar of our economy. The government is investing heavily in thi...