Uganda has taken a major leap in its quest to become a regional powerhouse in the gold industry with the launch of the $20 million Euro Gold Refinery, a state-of-the-art …
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How East Africa’s Oil and Gas Boom Is Set to Transform the Region in 2025/26
East Africa is on the brink of an energy boom, driven by major oil and gas discoveries in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. These reserves are rapidly transforming the region’s investment …
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Uganda’s urban economy is feeling the pinch of persistent fuel price hikes, with businesses across major towns grappling with rising fuel and transport costs and reduced consumer spending. While the …
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UEGCL’s Commitment to Clean Energy and Environmental Stewardship
As the world celebrates World Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Unite Against Plastic Pollution,” the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) reaffirms its commitment to powering Uganda responsibly delivering …
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Uganda’s Export Earnings Hit $1.1 Billion, Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply
Uganda’s export earnings for merchandise surged to $1.1 billion (sh4.11 trillion) in April 2025, marking a 72.1% increase from $644.90 million (sh2.39 trillion) recorded in the same month the previous …
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Preliminary data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) reveals that the size of Uganda’s economy expanded to sh226.344 trillion in the fiscal year 2024/25, up from sh203.708 trillion recorded …
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Gold and silver prices have been on a steady upward trend in recent months. In early June 2025, gold prices surged past $2,400 per ounce while silver climbed above $31 …
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As Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) settles into its role as the new operator of the electricity distribution network following the exit of Umeme, the focus now shifts from …
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The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, the company established to construct and operate the 1,443km long East African Crude Oil Pipeline, has joined hands with the Hoima Catholic …
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The government has officially taken back the management and distribution of electricity following the conclusion of Umeme Limited’s 20-year concession. The transition, which took place on March 31, 2025, marks …