Solar Streetlights Transform the Dark Streets of Arua City
The initiative involved the procurement of 100 solar streetlights at a cost of Shs678 million, with each unit costing Shs6.7 million, according to Mr. Cornelius Jobile, the deputy city clerk for Arua. The project was financed by the World Bank.
Minister Nankabirwa Clears Up Myths Regarding the EACOP Project
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has refuted the “many lies” that have been disseminated concerning the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. She said that neither Lake Victoria nor 230 rivers are crossed by the pipeline.
Ugandan Insurance Companies Address Oil and Gas Risks
Combining local resources to reduce risk in the oil industry has been made possible in part by the Insurance Consortium for Oil & Gas Uganda (ICOGU). With over $24 million in premiums written to date, ICOGU has demonstrated success even if it only retains a tiny fraction of the risk domestically.
Entebbe Airport Sets Records for International Passenger Volumes
198,961 foreign passengers handled in December 2023, Entebbe Airport achieved a new high. With 104,160 arrivals and 94,800 departures, this milestone was reached with an astounding daily average of 6,418 passengers. According to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) spokesperson Vianney Mpungu Luggya, this number is the country’s highest record for a single day.
Uganda Extended Approval for Imports of Private Fuel
The Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) was scheduled to start exclusive importation this month, but encountered difficulties obtaining a crucial Petroleum Import License from Kenyan authorities.
Uganda’s Visionary Old Railway Line Restoration Project Gains Pace
A massive makeover is taking place in the center of Uganda as the meticulous renovation of the meter gauge railway on the Northern Corridor moves into its last stages.
500 Sim Cards Are Donated by Airtel Uganda, During the NAM and G-77+China Summits.
Airtel Uganda has increased its support as Uganda gets ready to host the G-77+China and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summits by giving 500 phone Sim-Cards filled with airtime valued at sh50,000 to delegates attending the two major events. Additionally, the telecom company has been chosen to serve as the summits’ official backup internet service provider.
Ugandan Smartphone Manufacturer Mione Increases Mobile Market Share with 500,000 New Devices
Between December 2022 and March 2023, the number of devices in Uganda using the telecom network increased by 3%, totaling 39.1 million. This increase is mostly attributable to the growing use of feature and smart devices, which increased by 3% on a quarterly basis to 24.5 million and 12.6 million, respectively, according to a portion of the report.
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.