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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
Technology 16 October 2026
Mr Banga said at the World Bank their jobs strategy gives direction on how countries can create. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/world-bank-warns-of-global-jobs-gap-as-1-2-billion-youth-eye-400-million-jobs-5635076
General 16 October 2026
Kampala is ready to implement the agreed prior actions to secure the new programme. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-seeks-new-imf-programme-to-unlock-cheap-financing-5635124
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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
Technology
Mr Banga said at the World Bank their jobs strategy gives direction on how countries can create. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/world-bank-warns-of-global-jobs-gap-as-1-2-billion-youth-eye-400-million-jobs-5635076
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