Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)

June 29, 2023

How It Happened As Uganda, South Sudan Seal Electricity Export Deal

Uganda and South Sudan have signed a Power Sales Agreement (PSA) for trade in electricity between the two countries. Trading of electricity across the border is expected to benefit the towns of

East Africa·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

December 14, 2022

Mini Grids for Rural Electrification: Gov’t Partners With Germany, EU to Increase Electricity Access To Ugandans

The German government and the European Union (EU) have launched the GET ACCESS Mini-grid Solar Programme, a 35 million Euro initiative to help electrify Uganda’s rural areas and contribute to the country’s

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

November 3, 2023

Min. Nankabirwa Tables Petroleum Supply Amendment Bill

The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankbirwa has tabled before parliament a bill to regulate the importation of petroleum products. The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday for

Public Outcry As MPs Pass 89 Billion For Karuma, Isimba Dam Defect Supervision

Parliament has approved an additional UGX 89 billion requested by the Ministry of Energy to oversee corrective works at Karuma and Isimba hydropower dams, sparking public criticism over escalating project costs. Of

February 3, 2025

News

Parliament Scrutinises Sh3.5 trillion Supplementary Budget

The Budget Committee of Parliament has started scrutinizing the sh3.5 trillion supplementary budget aimed at financing key infrastructure projects for the Financial Year – FY 2022/2023. According to the supplementary budget framework

December 6, 2023

National News

Angry MPs Crucify Min.Nankabirwa To Provide Tangible Solutions For Power Blackouts

Members of parliament want the Ministry of Energy to address the recurring countrywide power surges, which they said has affected several businesses. This was raised as a matter of national importance by

September 8, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

What You Need To Know About The Hybrid Electricity Customer Connection Credit Framework

By Stellah Nakibuuka Kampala: On 13th December 2022, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, on behalf of the Uganda Government, launched the Hybrid Electricity Customer Connection Credit

May 31, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

International Labour Day: President Museveni Honors Workaholic ERA’s Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako With Crested Crane Medal

The President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has awarded the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the Crested Crane Medal

May 4, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

Big Story! African Development Bank Injects USD595,350 Joint Technical Assistance To Uganda’s ERA, Tanzania’s EWURA

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has injected a USD 595,350 joint technical assistance to the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Uganda (ERA) and the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority of Tanzania (EWURA)

April 19, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Eng. Judith Nayiga Ssegendo Appointed New Director Technical Regulation At ERA

The Board of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has appointed Eng. Judith Nayiga Ssengendo as the new Director of Technical Regulation. In this role, Eng. Nayiga is responsible for providing leadership to

March 1, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

ERA Shines Again! Wins Majority Vote to Host Eastern Africa Power Secretariat

The Ugandan Power Regulator, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has been voted to host the Secretariat of Independent Regulatory Board (IRB) of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), a regional institution established

December 16, 2022

East Africa·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)

How It Happened As Uganda, South Sudan Seal Electricity Export Deal

Mini Grids for Rural Electrification: Gov’t Partners With Germany, EU to Increase Electricity Access To Ugandans

Min. Nankabirwa Tables Petroleum Supply Amendment Bill

Public Outcry As MPs Pass 89 Billion For Karuma, Isimba Dam Defect Supervision

Parliament Scrutinises Sh3.5 trillion Supplementary Budget

Angry MPs Crucify Min.Nankabirwa To Provide Tangible Solutions For Power Blackouts

What You Need To Know About The Hybrid Electricity Customer Connection Credit Framework

International Labour Day: President Museveni Honors Workaholic ERA’s Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako With Crested Crane Medal

Big Story! African Development Bank Injects USD595,350 Joint Technical Assistance To Uganda’s ERA, Tanzania’s EWURA

Eng. Judith Nayiga Ssegendo Appointed New Director Technical Regulation At ERA

ERA Shines Again! Wins Majority Vote to Host Eastern Africa Power Secretariat

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