Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa says the government plans to enter into a joint venture or partnership arrangement to operate the country’s national grid when Umeme Ltd’s concession ends. Umeme Ltd, a private power distributor has been running a 20-year power …
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Wobulenzi , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has cautioned Ugandans against paying illegal fees for power extension in their villages. About 57.2 % of people in urban areas and 10% in rural areas have access to electricity in Uganda. As a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has been named Laity Canon along with financial expert Vivian Igundura and Naboth Muhairwe, a renowned lawyer. Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu announced the three at the 15th Kampala Diocesan Synod Meeting …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development insists that all the required infrastructure will be in place for the start of oil production by the end of 2025. Major infrastructure projects include the crude oil central processing facilities in the two areas; Kingfisher run by …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Oil Company – UNOC will effective May 2024 start importing petroleum products into the country. This is after the Kenyan government agreed to award it a certificate of incorporation, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has said. It follows a …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, together with officials from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), have faced surprisingly challenging questions about the energy sector’s performance from secondary school students, showcasing their keen interest and deep understanding of the sector. The minister and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has called on the oil and gas companies and training institutions to intensify the skilling of Ugandans especially small and medium enterprises ahead of the construction of the refinery. The minister says that the refinery project is nearing …
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Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda, in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA), has launched an ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP) at COP28. At the forefront of global climate action. The ETP, resulting from a strategic partnership between Uganda and the IEA, aims to increase Uganda’s renewable energy capacity …
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Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Energy Ruth Nankabirwa will on Monday launch Uganda’s energy transition strategy at the UN Climate Change Conference or COP28 taking place in Dubai. This time around Uganda hired space for the Ugandan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo where Uganda is showcasing its …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, has revealed the Uganda is set to generate at least 1,000 megawatts of nuclear energy come 2031. Experts say Uganda has a nuclear potential of up to 24,000 megawatts. “We are looking at 50 percent renewable energy …
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