October 23, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Targets $500bn Economy Powered By Clean, Sustainable Energy
The government has set its sights on becoming a $500 billion economy, driven by clean, affordable, and sustainable energy. Read more »
October 20, 2025
Uganda: Ugandan Officials Enhance Skills in Small Hydropower Development and Rural Community Sustainability
Two senior officials from Uganda's district governments have embarked on a capacity-building journey in China, focusing on small hydropower stations and sustainable rural community… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Uganda: Inside Uganda's High-Stakes Battle Against Blackouts, Vandalism, and Soaring Demand
Uganda's march toward universal electrification is both ambitious and fraught with challenges. In a country where energy demand is climbing by 10% each year, the government now… Read more »
September 15, 2025
Uganda: UEDCL Defends Unending Power Outages
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has defended the persistent power outages affecting various parts of the country, citing inherited aging infrastructure,… Read more »
September 12, 2025
Uganda: Govt to Save Over Shs2.6tn With Energy Efficiency Bill By 2030 - Minister Okaasai
KAMPALA - Uganda is positioning energy efficiency at the heart of its development strategy as government projections show that the upcoming Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill,… Read more »
September 07, 2025
Uganda: Residents Protest As Month-Long Blackout Cripples Itojo Hospital and Trading Centre
Itojo General Hospital and Itojo Trading Centre have now spent a month without electricity due to faulty transformers, sparking anger among residents who blocked the… Read more »
September 02, 2025
Uganda: Rubis Energy Uganda Gets New Managing Director
Rubis Energy Uganda has appointed William Fillet as its new Managing Director, marking the start of an ambitious phase of growth and innovation in the country's energy sector. Read more »
August 28, 2025
Uganda: Govt Targets Energy Waste As Uedcl Opens Liaison Office for Manufacturers
The government is stepping up measures to reduce wasteful energy consumption, particularly among industrial manufacturers, according to State Minister for Energy Sidronius Okaasai… Read more »
August 19, 2025
Uganda: Union Rolls Out 4,000 Electric Motorcycles for Boda Boda Riders
The Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union (Union) has taken another major step in revolutionizing Uganda's urban transport sector with the rollout of 4,000 brand-new electric… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Launches Affordable Electricity Connection Scheme in Kiboga
The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), has launched a nationwide initiative to… Read more »
July 24, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Deepens Energy and Mining Partnership With UK Ahead of COP 2025
Uganda is strengthening its partnership with the United Kingdom to fast-track its energy transition, upgrade electricity infrastructure, and unlock the potential of its mineral… Read more »
Uganda: Uedcl Highlights Achievements and Challenges in First 100 Days
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has marked 100 days since taking over electricity distribution from Umeme. Jonan Kizza, Spokesperson of the Uganda… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Uganda: New Diplomatic Mission in Austria to Advance Uganda's Nuclear Energy Push
Uganda has officially opened a new diplomatic mission in Vienna, Austria, in a move aimed at deepening cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the country… Read more »
July 17, 2025
Uganda: Bujagali Energy Defends 14-Year Tax Waiver Amid Growing Public Scrutiny
Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL), the company behind Uganda's largest hydropower station, has broken its silence on the controversial 14-year tax waiver granted by the Government of… Read more »
July 16, 2025
Uganda: 2,000 Electric Boda Boda Motorcycles Rolled Out to Boost Income and Cut Emissions
In a significant move to promote environmental sustainability and empower low-income earners, the United Boda Boda Riders Union has begun distributing 2,000 electric motorcycles to… Read more »
July 09, 2025
Uganda: UEDCL Revels in Stabilizing Country's Power Supply in Its First 100 Days
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited(UEDCL) has said it has successfully stabilized the supply of power around the country, since taking over from Umeme, 100 days ago. Read more »
July 08, 2025
Uganda: Moroto Residents Decry Long Power Blackout
Frustration is building in Moroto after residents have been thrown into darkness for more than a week. Read more »
July 03, 2025
Uganda: Day Light Solar Energies Selected for Safe Water Accelerator Uganda Program
Day Light Solar Energies has been selected as o one of 10 high-potential enterprises participating in the Safe Water Accelerator Uganda, a prestigious program designed to scale… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Plots Cleaner Fuel Future Under New Energy Plan
Uganda is intensifying efforts to combat energy-related emissions and modernize its fuel systems as the country prepares to implement its Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV),… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Uganda: Nextars On the Move Igniting Purpose and Power in Uganda's Youth
The Nextars Movement is lighting up schools across Uganda. Last week, the nationwide youth empowerment initiative made powerful stops at Seeta High School Mukono, Mr. and Miss Teen… Read more »
