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24 August 2026, 8:45 am
Yumbe launches Euro Gold project to promote responsible small-scale mining devel…
By Agness Agilo Yumbe District has taken a significant step in Uganda’s mineral development journey with the launch of the Euro Gold Small-Scale Mining Project, aimed at strengthening the formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining while promoting responsible exploitation of…
19 August 2026, 5:37 am
Kwania MPs demand electricity for schools and trading centres
By Solomon Okabo Kwania District MPs have increased pressure on the Government to extend electricity to government-aided schools and trading centres across the district. The Kwania District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Kenny Auma, and Kwania County MP, Hon. Tony…
14 August 2026, 10:02 am
Lango MPs demand action on electricity shortages
By Dickens Aruca Members of Parliament from the Lango Sub-region have raised concerns over limited access to electricity, stalled rural electrification projects and frequent power outages affecting communities across the region. The concerns were raised during Thursday’s parliamentary sitting on…
30 July 2026, 9:27 am
Government explains ongoing power outages
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon Monica Musenero, has addressed concerns over persistent power outages affecting Kampala and other parts of the country, assuring Ugandans that the situation is temporary and will improve by 8…
12 June 2026, 8:49 am
UEDCL promises power stability by end of July amid protest threats
By Alphonce Odur The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has assured residents and businesses across Kaberamaido, Amolatar, Dokolo, and surrounding districts that power stability will be restored by the end of July. This commitment was made during a recent…
17 May 2026, 3:19 pm
Journalists urged to promote IMEU-II project for sustainable energy transition
By Baker Okello The senior advisor for energy and agriculture at SNV Uganda, Mr. Jacob Etunganan has urged journalists across Eastern and Northern region to champion advocacy of SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation) energy efficiency campaigns specifically the IMEU-II project. Etunganan…
24 February 2026, 4:28 pm
Uganda to acquire 20.15% stake in Kenya pipeline company
By Ronald Ssemagonja Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has announced that Cabinet has approved Uganda’s participation in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). She said Uganda, through the Uganda National Oil Company…
7 October 2025, 8:18 pm
Nankabirwa defends UEDCL over blackouts as Lukwago protests Nakivubo works
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following several complaints from the general public about the performance of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) since it took over operations from UMEME Limited, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, today…
9 July 2025, 7:29 pm
UEDCL promises more improvement in power distribution as they mark 100 days
By Ronald Ssemagonja It is now 100 days since UMEME Limited handed over electricity distribution responsibilities to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). Against this backdrop, officials from UEDCL addressed the nation today at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala…
1 July 2025, 4:13 pm
National biofuels blending programme launched
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has today launched the National Biofuels Blending Programme, aimed at strengthening Uganda’s energy system. “On behalf of the Ministry, I am pleased to announce the commencement of…