Electricity
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Technology
Digital skills training opens new opportunities for Soroti youth
SOROTI CITY, October 26, 2026 – More than 200 young people in Soroti City have benefited from digital skills training aimed at equipping them with practical knowledge in online entrepreneurship, financial literacy…
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Energy & Mining
Uganda targets 20,000MW electricity capacity, seeks EU investment
KAMPALA, October 21, 2026 — Uganda is targeting electricity generation capacity of 20,000 megawatts [MW] by 2040 as the government seeks increased investment from the European Union [EU] to expand renewable energy…
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Energy & Mining
Speaker halts charcoal trade ban in Uganda pending gov’t statement
KAMPALA, October 14, 2026 — Parliament has moved to halt enforcement of the charcoal trade ban in parts of Uganda pending a statement from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development on…
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Africa
AEC to launch 2027 African energy outlook at AEW 2026
KAMPALA, October 8, 2026 — The African Energy Chamber [AEC] is set to launch its State of African Energy 2027 Outlook Report during African Energy Week [AEW] 2026 in Cape Town, highlighting…
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Health
Mbarara hospital secures dedicated power line to boost service delivery
MBARARA CITY, October 7, 2026 — Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital [MRRH] has secured a dedicated three-phase electricity line, ending frequent power outages that have disrupted critical medical operations at the facility. The…
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Energy & Mining
UEDCL invests Shs 240mln to improve electricity supply in Butebo
BUTEBO, October 6 2026 — Residents, businesses and public institutions in Butebo district are set to benefit from improved electricity supply following the commissioning of power distribution projects worth more than Shs…
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News
UEGCL boosts safety and conservation efforts for fishermen in Kiryandongo
KIRYANDONGO, October 2, 2026 — Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited [UEGCL] has donated 100 life jackets to fishermen in Karuma Town Council and Kamdini Subcounty in Kiryandongo district. These fishermen are part…
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Energy & Mining
UN Secretary-General launches Global Grids Accelerator to power growth and clean energy in Africa and South-East Asia
NEW YORK, September 27, 2026 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres has launched the Global Grids Accelerator, a new initiative aimed at accelerating investment in electricity infrastructure across Africa and South-East Asia and…
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Energy & Mining
UETCL grappling with 136 court cases with possible Shs 777bln liability
KAMPALA, September 4, 2026 — The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited [ UETCL ] is grappling with 136 court cases carrying a potential liability of Shs 777 billion, raising concern among Members…
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Trade
Uganda’s export earnings rise 11.0 percent in June 2026 – report
KAMPALA, June 22, 2026 — Uganda’s export earnings in June 2026 amounted to US$ 1.3 billion, an increase of 11.0 percent from US$ 1.2bln in June 2025, driven by higher earnings from…
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