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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 Nov 17, 2021

Uganda Considering Clean Energy as it Embarks on Oil Journey

Uganda is reviewing its National Oil and Gas Policy as global pressure mounts on countries to focus more on cleaner sources of energy as a measure against the effects of drastic weather changes, according to Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development. The disclosure is contained…

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Electricity Oct 22, 2016

Tribunal sheds light on Umeme`s tax woes and battles with power regulator

After years of raking in free money through inflated projections of some of its costs, Umeme is finding it difficult to make easy money, with the company in the process of making one last stand against government�s proposals on how electricity tariffs – the power supplier�s main cash cow – should be…

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Electricity Oct 21, 2016

Babungi to take charge of Umeme, Uganda’s foremost energy distributor

Come April 1, Selestino Babungi, will take charge of Umeme, Uganda’s foremost energy distributor following the stepping down of Managing Director, Charles Chapman. Babungi, who has previously served as Umeme’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), was also appointed an Executive Director with effect from M…

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Electricity Oct 21, 2016

Victoria University Wants a Part in Uganda’s Developing Oil Story

Apart from the infrastructure challenges faced by Uganda in its quest to develop its oil and gas industry, the lack of the requisite skills needed by the industry is another gap that needs to be urgently addressed if the locals are to benefit maximally from the natural resource. No wonder, several i…

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