Energy

A few months ago, choosing a diesel vehicle was an easy decision for many Ugandan motorists. Diesel was cheaper at the pump, and its better fuel economy made it an …

A delegate who flies into Entebbe for a mining conference does not think of himself as a tourist. He has a badge, a schedule and a return ticket. He will …

In the hills outside Busia, a woman kneels beside a shallow pit at first light, sifting gravel through a metal pan for flecks of gold. A few hours away, a …

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has today, carried out inspections on the ongoing construction of a modern maternal and child healthcare wing at Mbarara Health Centre II in …

Uganda is stepping up efforts to attract investment into its mining sector as government and industry players prepare to bring investors, financiers and mining companies together at the 15th Annual …

Kenyan President William Ruto has defended the country’s government-to-government fuel importation model, saying it has eliminated brokers from the supply chain and helped Kenya secure petroleum products more efficiently. Speaking …

Africa’s push to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030 is increasingly being framed not only as an energy access programme, but as a major investment opportunity for private …

Uganda has begun construction of a US$310 million petroleum storage terminal in Mpigi that will more than double the country’s existing fuel storage capacity, marking a major expansion of infrastructure …

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is entering a new phase of leadership as the country moves closer to commercial oil production and crude exports. After about a decade at …