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…
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…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is taking a strategic and pivotal role in driving the nation’s economic growth. During the 2025 Electricity Dialogue held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the UMA Showground in Kampala, UEDCL Managing Director…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is not just building a pipeline; it’s building futures. As part of its commitment to restoring and improving the livelihoods of Project-Affected Households (PAHs), EACOP Ltd has successfully stepped up its comprehensive…
Uganda has embarked on a monumental journey towards achieving universal electricity access, launching the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project (EASP) set to bring power to one million new connections across the nation. With significant financial assistance from the World Bank, the…
Officiated by the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, the summit is highlighting the critical role of smart innovation and sustainable energy in achieving the continent’s ambitious growth agenda. For Uganda, the implications are profound, as the…
The spotlight of Africa’s energy future is firmly fixed on Kampala as the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) proudly hosts the Africa Electricity Symposium 2025, kicking off tomorrow at the Mestil Hotel. This landmark event, sponsored by UETCL under…
Uganda’s burgeoning oil and gas sector is rapidly moving from promise to tangible progress, as evidenced by a landmark five-day benchmarking and learning exchange visit currently underway. The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), led by Board Chairperson Ms. Lynda Biribonwa,…
Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, a few days ago unveiled the UGX 72.3 trillion National Budget for FY 2025 According to Anita Badagawa Mpora, a Ugandan energy expert with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda…
Uganda’s aspirations to become an oil-producing nation have long been in the making. With the discovery of commercial oil reserves in the Albertine Graben nearly two decades ago, the country embarked on a journey towards energy self-sufficiency and economic independence.…
Key stakeholders from civil society, government, and the oil and gas sector have pledged to deepen cooperation and foster mutual understanding to advance best practices in business and human rights in Uganda’s extractive industry. The commitment was reaffirmed during the…
The construction of Uganda’s oil refinery is set to be a game-changer for the country’s economy, with a macro-economic study by Stanbic Bank revealing that it will add over US$3.3 billion (about Shs 12.53 trillion) to the country’s gross domestic…
Evelyn Anite, the State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatisation, has revealed that Uganda’s economy is experiencing a remarkable transformation, growing at an impressive rate of 7% and positioning the country as a top investment destination in Africa. According…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) , led by Proscovia Nabbanja as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has launched a Menstrual Hygiene Management Program in schools in the Albertine Graben, donating reusable sanitary pads, sewing machines, and other essential materials to…
Uganda is poised to harness its energy resources to drive economic growth and development. The upcoming Energy Convention, scheduled to take place from April 29th to 30th, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, will bring together stakeholders to discuss the…