Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s President William Samoi Ruto on Tuesday finally rang the bell to commence trading in the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, in which Uganda recently acquired shares. The flagging off of the trading on Tuesday morning was attended by Ireen Batebe, the Permanent Secretary of …
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Participation is secured, but profitability and prudence remain under scrutiny Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | For more than 50 years, Uganda depended on its eastern neighbour, Kenya, to transport the fuel that powers its economy, but had little influence over the infrastructure and pricing decisions shaping that supply. That dynamic …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New details have emerged about Uganda’s participation in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering, shedding light on how the country will protect its strategic interests in the critical fuel import pipeline. The Cabinet on Monday approved the Government of Uganda’s participation in …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga – KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme. This initiative aimed to enhance community livelihoods and improve local infrastructure, improve trade, and support everyday activities …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has finalized negotiations with Kenya over Kampala’s participation in the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a significant strategic shift in regional energy diplomacy. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu and Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka led a high-level …
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Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One hundred forty-one graduates trained in mechanical, electrical, production, instrumentation, leadership, and health, safety and environment (HSE) have graduated from the EACOP Academy at Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK). The training, a result of a partnership between the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., together with its Tier One Contractor for Pipeline (PPL) construction and Above Ground Installations (AGI), China Petroleum Pipeline Ltd. (CPP), has officially launched a scholarship program to support gifted but underprivileged engineering students in Uganda. The …
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Shifting from dirty fossil fuels to cleaner renewable energy is the ultimate end goal under the global Just Transition campaign. But, Africa has another priority: eradicate energy poverty first. New cross-border oil and gas pipeline projects aim to do just that, as a way to support Africa’s unique transition to …
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Uganda, UAE Firm Sign Refinery Implementation Agreement Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Uganda has signed a deal that paves the way for the implementation of its first crude oil refinery project. UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments will have a 60% stake in the oil refinery to be built …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Monday 24th February, John Lubega Nsamba traveled to Kigali Rwanda attend the Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). The court was hearing an appeal filed civil society organization challenging the decision of the Court’s First Division on case against …
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