Rakai District plays a vital role in Uganda’s coffee industry, contributing significantly to national production. Coffee farming in Rakai is dominated by smallholder farmers, with both Robusta and Arabica coffee being cultivated. The district’s coffee production supports thousands of households, providing income, employment, and foreign exchange earnings.

Uganda’s coffee exports continue to grow, and Rakai District is positioned as a key contributor to this national growth. The district has set ambitious goals to increase production, improve coffee quality, and strengthen access to better farming inputs and financial support for smallholder farmers.