Energy

EACOP Faces Setback as Insurance Firms Refuse Coverage

Several insurance companies have decided against providing coverage for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), leading to further challenges…

Government to Crack Down on Non-Compliant Fuel Stations

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, in collaboration with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), is set to…

Safety and Equipment Risks Found in Umeme’s Northern and Eastern Uganda Distribution Lines

An audit by the Auditor General has raised concerns over the state of Umeme's power distribution network in northern and…

Kigezi Power Station Set for September Completion

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) announced plans to complete the 33-kilovolt Kabale Power Substation by September, aiming to stabilize…

Uganda Explores Tanzanian Route for Petroleum Supply Amid Kenyan Setbacks

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni faces setbacks in using Kenya's port of Mombasa for petroleum imports, prompting discussions with Tanzania for…

Uganda Explores Tanzanian Route as Kenya Denies License for Fuel Imports

Uganda has initiated consultations with Tanzania to allow the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) to handle fuel imports after facing…