Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule
An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.De...
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UEDCL Gains Over 640,000 New Connections in Six Months
(L-R) Benson Turamye, Executive Director of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Patrick Birungi, Executive Director Uganda Development Corp...
Kiira Motors teases first look at new SUV concept
Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), Uganda’s automotive manufacturer, has revealed the first glimpse of its long-anticipated concept SUV.The company released a single tease...
Electricity Eludes Ibanda Homes as High Connection Costs Keep Families in the Dark
Despite the national power grid passing through several communities in Ibanda District, many households remain without electricity—trapped in darkness by the high cost...
Eight Schools Battle for Shs 20M Stanbic Innovation Championship Grand Prize
With a combined prize pool worth over shs30 million, and a national spotlight shining brighter than ever, eight student teams from across Uganda are preparing to face off...
Makerere’s IDI Launches Africa’s Largest Campus Solar Grid to Power Health Research
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University has unveiled a groundbreaking 384 kWp solar power system, the largest campus-based solar grid in Africa, ma...
Global Energy Independence Day: Equity Bank’s Commitment to Energy Sustainability
As the world marks Global Energy Independence Day 2025 on July 10th 2025, Equity Bank Uganda is leading the charge toward sustainable energy access with its bold commitme...
FULL LIST: KCCA, COLAS Ink €250M Deal to Transform Over 118 Kampala Roads
Kampala to get a major infrastructure boost! KCCA and COLAS sign a €250M deal to upgrade over 118 city roads, funded by UK Export Finance. The project includes new walk...
Uganda Launches First-Ever Youth Energy Summit to Champion Sustainable Energy Future
Uganda has launched its first-ever Youth Energy Summit (YES 2025), with State Minister for Energy Phiona Nyamutoro calling on young people to take the lead in driving the...
Vandals Blamed for Darkness on Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights
Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abr...