Every rise at the fuel pump tells a bigger global story. A conflict thousands of kilometres away in the Middle East is now quietly shaping transport costs in Kampala, food …
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Africa’s Biggest Battery Is Sitting in the Congo and We’re All Pretending Not to Notice
There are mornings I sit in Kampala, stare at the load-shedding schedule pinned on social media, and wonder what exactly we have been doing for the last thirty years. Because …
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Why Aliko Dangote Is Shifting a $17 Billion Refinery From Tanzania to Kenya
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, appears to be making a major strategic shift that could reshape East Africa’s energy future. After initially backing plans for a massive refinery project in …
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Uganda, we’ve officially arrived. In 2026, the country will pump its first commercial barrels of oil, and yes, that absolutely deserves a moment of applause. But once the confetti settles, …
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New UEDCL Boss Eng. Joselynne Rwakakooko Moves Fast to Reshape Top Management
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has entered a new phase of leadership following a sweeping internal restructuring led by Acting Managing Director Eng. Joselynne Rwabwogo Rwakakooko. Just days after …
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EACOP Grievance System Boosts Community Trust as Uganda Nears First Oil
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has said its grievance redress mechanism is playing a central role in building trust with host communities as Uganda moves closer to first …
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In Uganda’s energy sector, where stability is everything and failure is felt instantly, leadership is not just about titles, it is about technical depth, experience, and trust. That is the …
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In a swift and decisive move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s energy sector, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has initiated a high-level shake-up at Uganda Electricity Distribution …
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From a 2016 Dream to Reality: Kayoola EV Buses Hit Kampala’s Tarmac
The journey began in February 2016, a year that marked Uganda’s first bold step toward industrial independence with the unveiling of Africa’s first solar-powered bus. Built by Kiira Motors Corporation, …
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For years, Uganda’s oil story has been told in the future tense, defined by promise, projections, and untapped potential. But at the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention held at …