As Uganda prepares for its historic transition from infrastructure development to the production phase of its oil and gas sector, the focus is shifting sharply from drilling to cultivating a lasting legacy of empowered nationals and enterprises. This was the…
Uganda recently held the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference (AMWC2025) in Kampala under the inspiring theme, “Sustainable Mineral Development through Collaboration, Innovation and Green Transitions”, during which key players in the mineral sector committed to a sustainable industrialised future. The…
Spiro, the leading two-wheel electric mobility in Africa, has cemented its position at the forefront of the continent’s clean energy transition by announcing a landmark $100 million (about Shs348.7 Bn) investment round from Afreximbank. This funding, the largest ever for…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has taken a decisive leap toward realising Uganda’s ambitious clean energy goals with the official launch of the Clean Cooking Unit (CCU). Unveiled during the high-profile Renewable Energy Conference 2025 (REC25) and…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) on Monday announced the conclusion of its Sustainable Energy Development Programme Performance Review, a pivotal platform used to finalise plans for the National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 The review, spearheaded by…
As Uganda edges closer to large-scale commercial oil production, the conversation is shifting from resource extraction to responsible development. At the heart of this transition is the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), which is aggressively positioning itself as a…
The Government of Uganda is moving decisively to address challenges in its electricity distribution network, driven by a commitment to power the nation’s rapidly expanding industrial and domestic demand. In a media briefing held on October 7, 2025, at the…
The Parliament of Uganda has rejected the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, arguing that the proposed legislation fundamentally fails to address the country’s actual energy crises. This follows a highly charged plenary sitting on September 17, 2025, during which legislators asserted that the Bill, although well-intentioned, focuses on superficial measures such as appliance labelling […]
Under the theme of sustainable development, the conference gathered key stakeholders, emphasising that the future of Uganda’s mineral sector hinges on value addition, national content, and learning from global best practices. The Oil and Gas Precedent as a Model for…
Uganda is making significant strides in the quest to leverage its rich mineral wealth for national development, moving from being a raw mineral exporter to a value-added producer. This strategic shift was the central theme of the 14th Annual Mineral…
Uganda is at a turning point. For years, our growth story has leaned on agriculture, trade, and traditional industries. But the future will be defined by those who can grow without destroying the environment. That’s where the Uganda Green Enterprise…
Uganda’s journey to becoming an oil-producing nation is facing significant hurdles, with a report from the Auditor General (AG) Mr. Edward Okwakol, revealing critical delays and underfunding across major projects. According to the report, while the government had set a…
Uganda is losing staggering amounts of revenue from its mineral wealth, with a new report from the Auditor General, Edward Okwakol, revealing a Shs11 trillion loss from black market gold exports. This massive financial haemorrhage is directly undermining the government’s…
The unaudited interim financial results released by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), as presented by the company’s directors, led by Selestino Babungi, the Managing Director, paint a picture of an entity in transition, grappling with the operational re-transfer of its electricity…
Uganda is setting the stage for an ambitious economic transformation, with a bold vision to grow its economy tenfold, from an estimated USD50 billion in 2025 to USD500 billion by 2040. This was the central message at today’s UK-Uganda Webinar…