Energy
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Manufacturers demand electricity sector reliability amidst significant grid expansion and generation boost
Uganda’s electricity sector stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the urgent demands of a burgeoning industrial base while simultaneously…
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Uganda secures $358 million loan for infrastructure modernization, eyes regional power export to South Sudan
Uganda is set to borrow $358 million from a consortium of regional and international financial institutions to finance critical infrastructure…
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Government’s Power Takeover Pays Off: UEDCL connects nearly 650,000 new customers in six months
Uganda’s national electricity grid has experienced a dramatic expansion, with the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) connecting an impressive…
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Energy & Minerals Sector: Booming output, lingering leaks, and untapped prosperity in Q3 2024/25
Uganda’s energy and minerals sectors recorded significant growth in the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, with electricity generation,…
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UNBS, Energy Ministry drive fuel quality and safety compliance in Western Uganda
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), recently concluded…
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UNOC and Vivo Energy forge landmark partnership to revolutionize Uganda’s LPG sector
In a significant step towards transforming Uganda’s energy landscape, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Vivo Energy Uganda Limited…
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Reclaiming Ghana’s Forests: The devastating impact of illegal gold mining
By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu Part of the Neung Forest Reserve in Nsuaem, Tarkwa, ravaged by illegal gold mining (Drone Shot:Festus…
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UETCL appoints Eng. Richard Matsiko as acting Chief Executive Officer following leadership transition
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) has announced the appointment of Eng. Richard Matsiko as its Acting Chief Executive…

