Ministry of Energy

Crime·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·Hot Take·News·Trending

April 22, 2020

Energy Mafias Debunked Part I: Billions Swindled, Min. Of Energy Stuck With The Untouchable REA Mafias

By the Capital Times Investigative Unit Two key officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Ministry of Energy have deceitfully kept themselves in their offices despite being found guilty of

Crime·Hot Take·News·Trending

May 2, 2020

To Hell With Presidential Directives – Energy Minister Defies

By Our Reporter Following our breaking story to the Energy Mafia series, that was taken on by various media houses thereafter, our news team has obtained information from the Ministry of Energy

Business·Crime·Hot Take·News·Trending

May 15, 2020

Just In! Another Scandal Hits REA As Energy PS Gives Ill-Advice To Min. Kitutu On Fake Statutory Instrument

In an unprecedented move, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has run a riot code onto the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Local Government and Finance, sending them scuttling by

Energy Ministry Announces New Tough Measures To Fight Vandalism Of Power Infrastructure

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has unveiled stringent measures to fight against the vice of vandalizing power cables and electricity infrastructure, which costs the government over Shs 2Bn in

November 15, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

ERA Roots For Renewable Energy & Expanding Connection To National Power Grid – Eng. Waako

The Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Engineer Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has said that the Authority is currently working on a framework for private investment into power transmission and

November 5, 2022

East Africa·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News·Trending·Uganda

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.

November 5, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·Hot Take·National News

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

November 4, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

How Newly Commissioned Kikagati Cross Border Hydro Power Plant Will Reduce Poverty, Boost Productivity In Rural Communities

The Kikagati Hydropower Plant is a 14 MW run-of-river hydropower project located along the Kagera River in South-Western Uganda on the Tanzania-Uganda border. The dam is 8.5 m high and 300 m

October 26, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

Electricity Tariffs Expected To Shoot Up As Macroeconomic Factors Impact Heavily On Power Generation, Supply

Experts in the energy sector have revealed that the skyrocketing fuel prices, inflation and other Macro-Economic Factors in Uganda are most likely to lead to an increase in the cost of electricity.

October 6, 2022

Business·National News

Legislators Grill DOTT Services Officials Over Delayed Works At Nyagak III Dam

Members of Parliament on the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Thursday roasted officials from DOTT Services LTD, the company that was contracted to construct the Nyagak III hydropower dam, in

August 20, 2022

National News

ERA Receives Courtesy Visit From UETCL Board, Pledges Continued Support For Social, Economic Transformation

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has pledged continued support to the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) . This happened on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 when the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) hosted

July 7, 2022

Trending·Uganda

Panic As Energy Ministry Recommends Halting Of New UMEME Investments As Contract Renewal Hangs In Balance

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has recommended the halting of new investments by energy distributor, Umeme ahead of the expiry of its 25 year concession in 2025. The Minister of

January 17, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·Uganda

Big Story: ERA Introduces New Billing System, Reduces Power Tariffs To Make Electricity Affordable

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has made amendments to the electricity tariff structure with an aim of promoting access to, and use of electricity. The development was announced Thursday by the Chairperson

December 17, 2021

Business·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·Trending·Uganda

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Ministry of Energy

Energy Mafias Debunked Part I: Billions Swindled, Min. Of Energy Stuck With The Untouchable REA Mafias

To Hell With Presidential Directives – Energy Minister Defies

Just In! Another Scandal Hits REA As Energy PS Gives Ill-Advice To Min. Kitutu On Fake Statutory Instrument

Energy Ministry Announces New Tough Measures To Fight Vandalism Of Power Infrastructure

ERA Roots For Renewable Energy & Expanding Connection To National Power Grid – Eng. Waako

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

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

How Newly Commissioned Kikagati Cross Border Hydro Power Plant Will Reduce Poverty, Boost Productivity In Rural Communities

Electricity Tariffs Expected To Shoot Up As Macroeconomic Factors Impact Heavily On Power Generation, Supply

Legislators Grill DOTT Services Officials Over Delayed Works At Nyagak III Dam

ERA Receives Courtesy Visit From UETCL Board, Pledges Continued Support For Social, Economic Transformation

Panic As Energy Ministry Recommends Halting Of New UMEME Investments As Contract Renewal Hangs In Balance

Big Story: ERA Introduces New Billing System, Reduces Power Tariffs To Make Electricity Affordable

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