The Mubende Coffee Plantation and the Bitter Taste of Eviction

Nestled amidst the verdant hills of Mubende, Uganda, the Mubende Coffee Plantation stood as a beacon of prosperity and productivity. For decades, the plantation provided livelihoods for countless families and contributed significantly to Uganda's coffee economy. However, in 2021, a dark cloud descended upon the plantation as the government announced plans for its acquisition. The impending eviction sent shockwaves through the community, leaving workers and their families in despair. Their stories of loss, uncertainty, and the bitter taste of displacement paint a poignant picture of the human toll exacted by development projects.