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ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·Hot Take·National News

Minister Okaasai, Engineer Ziria Call On Ugandans To Embrace Opportunities In Renewable Energy

The State Minister for Energy, Sidronius Okaasai Opolot has urged Ugandans and the business community to embrace the usage of renewable energy because it’s one of the keys to Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. While delivering his speech during the Renewable Energy Conference on

November 5, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

TotalEnergies To Install 120MW Of Solar Energy On Ugandan Grid

TotalEnergies EP Uganda is to install 120 Megawatts of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology in selected parts of the country. This is a result of an agreement signed by State Minister for Energy Dr Opolot Okasai and TotalEnergies on Friday. It aims at

November 5, 2022

Business·Travel·Uganda

Here Is The Price Of a 35 Seat Ugandan Made Electric Bus

Uganda is among the first African countries to launch a vehicle assembly company in the whole of the continent. They have been manufacturing electric vehicles which most of them are powered by solar panels. The 35 seat bus was intended for urban

November 5, 2022

Business·Op-ed·Politics

OP-ED: How UGX 1.7 Trillion Loan Will Relieve Parliamentarians & Voters

By Ben Ssebuguzi Kampala: Developing countries rely on international borrowing to finance special projects, infrastructure and to compensate for the needed revenue. Due to natural disasters like heavy rains, mud slides have adversely affected aids to trade like roads, where even the

November 5, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Big Boost: EU Provides Uganda EUR 5 Million Funding For Renewable Energy

In December 2020, the EU and EDFI ElectriFI agreed on establishing a dedicated ElectriFI Country Window for Uganda, with a specific funding package of EUR 5 million, to be invested in renewable energy companies active in Uganda. The launch of the Uganda

November 4, 2022

National News·Uganda

Parliament Approves UGX1.7 Trillion Loan Request

Members of Parliament have approved a request by the government to borrow $464 million (about Shs1.7 trillion) to finance infrastructure and development needs of the budget despite objection from the opposition, who say the loan terms are unfair. Referred to Parliament’s Committee

November 4, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

ERA Warns Of Heavy Penalties To Deter Vandalism Of Electricity Infrastructure

Following the passing of Uganda’s new Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022, Ugandans found guilty of vandalizing electricity infrastructure may face a fine of $283,764.96 (UGX 1-billion) or a 15-year jail sentence, just five years short of the Ugandan life sentence term of 20

November 4, 2022

Business·National News·Uganda

MPs Grill Finance Minister For Details On Shs1.7 Trillion Loan Disbursement Plans

Parliament’s Committee on National Economy has asked Finance State Minister, Hon. Henry Musasizi for details on the actual intended disbursements of the loan before they can give their nod of approval. Shadow Finance Minister, Hon. Muhammad Kivumbi objected asking for details of

November 3, 2022

National News·Politics

‘Parliament Has Not Increased MPs’ Salaries- Speaker Among

The Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon. Anita Among has refuted media reports that legislators plan to increase their salaries. The Monitor newspaper recently reported that President Museveni rejected a proposal by Members of Parliament to have their pay and pension contribution increased.

November 2, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

West Nile Region To Be Connected To The National Grid Come 2023

The implementation of the Grid Expansion and Reinforcement Project (GERP) in West Nile is well underway. Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) begun stringing the transmission cables on the 67km Kole-Gulu stretch under Phase One of the Grid Expansion and Reinforcement Project

November 2, 2022