Uganda, April 11 -- The Uganda Tea Association (UTA) has announced a renewed push for reforms and sustainability measures aimed at reviving the country's tea industry following years of market volatility and declining production.

Speaking during the association's first-ever industry retreat on Friday in Fort Portal City, the UTA Chairperson, Ashabaahebwa Victoria, said the sector is beginning to recover after suffering major shocks triggered by global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and instability in the Middle East.

"These disruptions caused a sharp decline in tea prices, affecting cash flow across the entire value chain. We have seen factories close and reopen, downsizing operations, and production dropping from over 60 m...