Government Will No Longer Pay for Unused Electricity When Hydroelectric Power Plants Start Up
The Auditor General, John Muwanga, revealed a startling expense of 88 billion Shillings for the fiscal year 2020–2021, which he attributed to the inefficiency of paying for considered energy. According to Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, since 2019, the government has been paying about US $24 million, or about 90.814 billion Shillings, a year for deemed power.
Tariff Reductions Approved by ERA will Support Ugandan Industry’s Economic Expansion
The government focuses on SMEs in order to promote economic growth, even as it maintains rates for home customers and street lights. Customers of domestic energy who buy more than 15 units of power are also eligible for a 1 percent rate decrease.
The commissioning of Kalangala’s Submarine Power Cable is pending a tariff decision.
The sub-counties of Buggala and Bugoma will receive 33 kilovolts of electricity from the underwater power cable, which is planned to run 7 km along the bottom of Lake Victoria. However, the commissioning process has temporarily come to a standstill due to the Electricity Regulatory Authority’s (ERA) delay in determining tariffs.
Former Benin Prime Minister to Assess Land Compensation for Oil Projects in Uganda and Tanzania
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné referred to Zinsou as a known specialist in African economic development and emphasized his participation in assessing the land purchase program and accompanying socioeconomic development activities in both nations.
Uganda Files a Lawsuit Against Kenya Over a Petroleum Contract
According to Uganda Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Uganda’s reliance on Kenyan oil marketing corporations to import and provide petroleum products has exposed the country to supply vulnerabilities, resulting in unwarranted hikes in gasoline pump prices.
Gold, Oil and Gas Sector Dominates Surge in Foreign Direct Investments in Uganda
Uganda’s performance in attracting large investment defies the adverse global climate detailed in the World Investment Report 2023 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNOC Monopoly Delayed: Private Firms Authorized for Fuel Imports
This action is intended to avoid future gasoline shortages and sharp rises in pump prices as a result of the current impasse with Kenyan fuel dealers.
The Cabinet Has Approved CNOOC’s License to Generate Petroleum Gas
“Once we produce gas, it will increase access with improved balance of payment position because it impacts on income and economics,” Ogwang said.
A World Bank-Funded Project Will Provide Free Electricity Connections to One Million Households in Uganda
The EASP, which was launched in early 2022, focuses on increasing energy access for families, businesses, and institutions through grid and off-grid connections.
3,000 Buggala Villagers Will Benefit From the Electricity Scheme
Islanders who wanted additional connections had to pay between 800,000 and 1.4 million shillings. They will, however, just pay a shillings 48,000 inspection cost under this arrangement.