Energy
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Cabinet tours oil projects as Uganda accelerates towards first oil in 2026
Uganda’s newly appointed Cabinet has received a firsthand briefing on the country’s petroleum sector progress, with government officials and industry…
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DR Congo seeks access to colonial-era geological records to boost critical minerals exploration
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has stepped up efforts to gain access to valuable geological records held in Belgium…
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Government commits Shs2.07 trillion in the 2026/27 financial to energy expansion as power demand grows
Uganda has earmarked Shs 2.07 trillion for energy development in the 2026/27 financial year as government accelerates investments aimed at…
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Beyond the Mine: Can Uganda build an industrial future from its resource wealth?
For decades, Uganda’s vast mineral endowment has been viewed as a sleeping giant within the country’s economy. Beneath its soil…
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Renewable energy players set for Uganda OffGrid & Roadway Festival in Jinja
As Uganda accelerates efforts to expand electricity access and promote clean energy adoption, industry players are increasingly turning to off-grid…
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Govt moves to support local mineral processing as Ntungamo iron factory opens
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support to Terra Industrial Development Company following the establishment of Uganda’s first pig…
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Museveni, Dangote push $17 billion regional refinery to transform East Africa’s energy economy
A proposed multi-billion-dollar regional oil refinery backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote could redefine East Africa’s energy landscape, deepen industrialization,…
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China Pipeline Petroleum Company passes out 20 Ugandan welders for EACOP automatic welding works
By George Niyonzima A total of 20 Ugandan youths have successfully completed advanced automatic welding training under the East African…
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UNBS pushes for strict quality standards as Uganda nears first oil
By George Niyonzima The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has intensified calls for strict adherence to quality and measurement standards…
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Board taps experienced insider as new managing director to stabilize electricity distribution company
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has appointed Eng. Joselynne R Rwakakooko as its Acting Managing Director, marking a…
