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Mixed messages stir controversy as oil pipeline compensation delays

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The lack of harmonized messages has triggered controversy among communities that are awaiting compensation from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP project in the affected districts of the greater Masaka sub-region.  Lwengo, Sembabule, Kyotera, and Rakai districts are part of the ten districts through which …

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Gov’t not bothered about banks refusing to finance EACOP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | The government is not concerned about the decision of some international banks to stay away from the financing plans for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.  Several banks in France, where the lead investor in the project, Total, is based, have stated that they will not …

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Pipeline affected persons in fear of attacks

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Tension is high among communities on the proposed route for the crude oil pipeline in Rakai and Kyotera districts as thugs raid their homes demanding for compensation money. Hundreds of people in Rakia and Kyotera districts required to vacate their land are upon compensation to …

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“We shall deliver on East Africa crude oil pipeline” says Lokeris

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | The government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project comes to fruition despite recent challenges. The assurance was given by Minerals State Minister, Peter Lokeris in Kakumiro district at the opening of a public hearing into the …

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Construction of crude oil pipeline to affect 68 heritage sites

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 68 cultural and heritage sites will be affected by the construction of the East Africa Crude Oil pipeline, URN has learnt. The oil pipeline will run from Hoima district to the Uganda-Tanzania border. The level of disturbance to the Heritage and cultural sites …

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