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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…
8 May 2025, 2:17 pm
Solar M7 brand and roll-out campaign launched by ICT minister
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance in charge of ICT, Hon. Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo, who is also the Patron and Co-Founder of Solar M7, described the launch of the Solar M7 brand and roll-out…
13 March 2025, 7:15 am
Energy minister launches public electric vehicle charging station
By Ronald Ssemagonja The minister of energy and mineral development, Ruth Nankabirwa has launched the first public electric vehicle charging station at the ministry headquarters, in Kampala. The launch was under the Theme, “Drive electric, drive into the future.” Speaking…
10 March 2025, 12:24 pm
Will UEDCL outperform UMEME in electricity distribution and revenue collection?
By Ronald Ssemagonja As UMEME’s 20-year concession comes to an end in a few weeks, many Ugandans, especially those who rely on electricity for commercial purposes, are questioning whether the transition will impact businesses. This is despite repeated assurances from…
24 January 2025, 11:40 am
ERA tips journalists with skills to report on transition and tariffs
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Engineer Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has praised the media for their support, which has significantly contributed to the authority’s growth. “I would like to thank you and your…
31 December 2024, 1:31 pm
ERA applauds UMEME’s role in Uganda’s power sector transition
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Ms. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has applauded UMEME Limited for its commendable work. She made these remarks during the handover ceremony held at the Uganda Media Centre in…
2 December 2024, 3:37 pm
UECCC managing director confirms launch of price subsidy program for clean energ…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The managing director, Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC), Mr. Roy Baguma Nyamutale, during a media briefing today at Uganda Media Centre, has revealed that they are going to launch an initiative which will benefit Ugandans from…
17 April 2024, 11:15
New hydro power investor seeks land in Pader
According to Prince Engineer Doctor Edward Kimbugwe, the Chief Executive Officer Pader Hydro Power company limited, they plan to construct a substation at Bolo-Agweng worth 33KiloVolts that can supply power to the entire district.
27 October 2023, 2:04 pm
Apac USMID road works: World Bank sets deadline to contractor over delays
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Isaac Newton Abili World Bank has given till end of December 2023 to Abubaker Technical Services, the contractor heading the construction of USMID roads in Apac Municipality. A team from World Bank was last week…
2 February 2023, 5:30 pm
USMID defends the alleged soddy works in Apac Municipality
By Mike Okwang Ogule Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) has issued a statement in response to a video clip of the chairperson LC1 of Market Street cell in Apac Municipality alleging shoddy works and questioning the kind of…