Energy minister says Kabalega Airport refinery ready by April

Uganda prepares to commission its Kabalega Airport refinery by April as the nation nears 79 percent completion of its historic ...

The pipeline will run for 296 km in Uganda from Kabaale to the Uganda-Tanzania border traversing 10 districts covering 171 villages, 2,321 acres of land.

Technical commissioning for Uganda oil pipeline set for July 31

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

22/01/2026

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The pipeline will run for 296 km in Uganda from Kabaale to the Uganda-Tanzania border traversing 10 districts covering 171 ...

The 1,443km EACOP will transport Uganda’s crude oil from the mid-western oil fields to Tanga port in Tanzania. The project’s ownership structure includes TotalEnergies (62%), Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC – 15%), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC – 8%), and Tanzania’s Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC – 15%).

Uganda to export electricity to power regional crude oil pipeline

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

06/01/2026

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The 1,443km EACOP will transport Uganda’s crude oil from the mid-western oil fields to Tanga port in Tanzania. The project’s ...

Love your country as you love yourself- Minister Nankabirwa urges Ugandans in Diaspora

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

20/12/2025

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Munyonyo -The minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has called on the Ugandans in the Diaspora, to ...

Reports of high-level government infighting and lobbying for a lucrative power distribution deal prompted PM Nabbanja to step in and suspend all privatization plans.

PM Nabbanja halts ministry plan for new electricity distributor amid inside fight to replace UEDCL

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

08/12/2025

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Reports of high-level government infighting and lobbying for a lucrative power distribution deal prompted PM Nabbanja to step in and ...

President Museveni is taken on a guided tour of Wagagai Gold Mining project in Busia district shortly after the facility on Saturday Aug 16th. PPU Photo

Museveni commissions Wagagai gold mining project

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

18/08/2025

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President Museveni is taken on a guided tour of Wagagai Gold Mining project in Busia district shortly after the facility ...

Uganda courts Malaysian investors at a Kuala Lumpur business forum, showcasing opportunities in key sectors and its strategic position within East Africa's growing market.

Uganda opens business forum in Malaysia, eyes $5B in deals

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/04/2025

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Uganda courts Malaysian investors at a Kuala Lumpur business forum, showcasing opportunities in key sectors and its strategic position within ...

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She encouraged the company to minimize outages and ensure a smooth transition.

FINISH STRONG! Nankabirwa calls out Umeme over power outages ahead of concession termination

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

27/03/2025

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Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She ...

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take over Umeme’s role of power distribution in the country.

Energy Ministry Nankabirwa reassures on staffing, service quality ahead of Umeme takeover

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/03/2025

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Uganda's Energy Minister, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, launches the country's first public electric vehicle charging station in Kampala, marking ...

Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Uganda's Minister of Energy and Mineral Development

Energy Minister reassures on Umeme takeover

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/03/2025

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Uganda's Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa KAMPALA, Uganda — Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa reassured the nation Wednesday that the Ministry of ...

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