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agriculture 16 October 2026
Small-scale cottage tea factories in Uganda are demonstrating superior efficiency and profitability compared to larger, industrial mills. This trend is attributed to their localized operations and focus on quality. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/farming/why-cottage-factories-beat-mega-mills-in-uganda-s-tea-sector-5632960
General 16 October 2026
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, NARO Rwebitaba ZARDI will host the 2nd Seeds of Gold Farm Clinic. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/farming/why-cottage-factories-beat-mega-mills-in-uganda-s-tea-sector-5632960
parliament 16 October 2026
Parliament's Physical Infrastructure Committee has ordered the Auditor General to conduct an urgent preliminary audit of the Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS), citing concerns over its operations, ownership, and financial dealings. The directive comes after the Auditor General cited a lack of information and staffing challenges as reasons for previous delays. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4670/audit-russian-digital-number-plate-firm-mps-ask-auditor-general
environment 16 October 2026
Legislators in Uganda are calling for greater involvement of children in East African climate change policy and decision-making. A recent summit highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on youth and emphasized their role in finding solutions. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4672/mps-call-childrens-inclusion-regional-climate-decisions
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agriculture
Small-scale cottage tea factories in Uganda are demonstrating superior efficiency and profitability compared to larger, industrial mills. This trend is attributed to their localized operations and focus on quality. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/farming/why-cottage-factories-beat-mega-mills-in-uganda-s-tea-sector-5632960
General
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, NARO Rwebitaba ZARDI will host the 2nd Seeds of Gold Farm Clinic. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/farming/why-cottage-factories-beat-mega-mills-in-uganda-s-tea-sector-5632960
parliament
Parliament's Physical Infrastructure Committee has ordered the Auditor General to conduct an urgent preliminary audit of the Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS), citing concerns over its operations, ownership, and financial dealings. The directive comes after the Auditor General cited a lack of information and staffing challenges as reasons for previous delays. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4670/audit-russian-digital-number-plate-firm-mps-ask-auditor-general
environment
Legislators in Uganda are calling for greater involvement of children in East African climate change policy and decision-making. A recent summit highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on youth and emphasized their role in finding solutions. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4672/mps-call-childrens-inclusion-regional-climate-decisions