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Uganda's Oil Production Timeline: What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond

With the long-awaited Final Investment Decision behind us, Uganda's oil sector is entering a critical phase of infrastructure development.

Jane Atim · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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Electricity Aug 3, 2025

West Nile’s Nyagak III Hydropower Plant Commissioned

The 6.6MW Nyagak III hydropower plant, located on the Nyagak River in Zombo District, North-western Uganda, has been commissioned, boosting energy supply to the West Nile region that has for long been hit hard by power cuts. Costing at least $20 million, the Nyagak III plant, which was opened by Rut…

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Electricity Jul 28, 2025

Joshua Karamagi Resigns From UETCL

After only two and a half years at the helm, Joshua Karamagi has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL). His resignation came as a shock since his contract had been renewed recently – albeit after the process had dragged out a bit; despite having…

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Electricity May 10, 2025

Solar Power Becomes Uganda’s Cheapest Energy Source As Tariff Drops to 5.1 US Cents

The tariff that investors are allowed to charge for the sale of grid-connected solar power in Uganda has dropped to its lowest level since the first plant was commissioned nearly 10 years ago, the government’s regulatory body announced on Thursday, this week. The new tariff structure now effectively…

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Electricity Apr 15, 2025

Stakeholder Engagement Central To Uganda’s Nuclear Energy Plans

Uganda’s desire to develop a sustainable nuclear energy programme received a boost last week when a team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reviewed the country’s draft Nuclear Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategy (2026–2031) with the aim of enhancing it. The…

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Electricity Apr 8, 2025

Shareholders To Debate Umeme Future, Buyout Money At AGM Next Month

Following the end of its 20-year electricity distribution concession on March 31, 2025, Umeme has now shifted its focus to the future – beginning with an upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for next month. Patrick Bitature, the company’s chairman, says the AGM will present shareholders with…

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Electricity Feb 28, 2025

AfDB Approves $153 Million For Uganda-South Sudan Power Line

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financial package of $153.66 million for the Uganda-South Sudan transmission line, clearing the way for the start of construction of a project that had been shelved for 10 years. The amount the AfDB will offer is about 60 per cent of the overall $26…

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Electricity Jan 6, 2025

TotalEnergies Seeks Approval To Generate Solar Power In Iganga, Tororo

TotalEnergies has submitted two notices to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) over its intention to generate and sell a combined amount of 40MW of electricity from two different solar projects in Iganga and Tororo districts. The applications represent the latest moves by TotalEnergies, the b…

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Electricity Dec 31, 2024

The Hurdles In The Umeme To UEDCL Transition: Where Will The Money Come From?

Today, December 31, 2024, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) will hand over the electricity distribution licenses from Umeme to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala. The award o…

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Electricity Dec 24, 2024

South Sudan – Uganda Power Transmission Network Cost Shoots Up To $260 Million

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a more detailed report of the funding needs for the South Sudan – Uganda power interconnection line, its associated substations and distribution lines, pointing to some key changes in both the cost and design of the project from what Uganda had earlie…

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