Irene Muloni, Uganda’s Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, has revealed that 90% of Uganda’s energy mix is from renewable sources. “There is vast potential for renewable energy sources from the various water bodies in the country,” she noted. This was during the Ministerial Panel at the 26th Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2019 in Cape […]
Insurance Companies in Uganda are at war with several hospitals and medical facilities over what they have termed as theft or fraud in the medical and health insurance policies. Major insurance companies have terminated their medical/health insurance policies with some hospitals/ health facilities saying they are conniving with patients to defraud them. Jubilee Insurance was […]
As the world grapples with a rising heatwave, a section of Kenya’s fishing community has got a shot in the arm thanks to the innovation from MYPAG, a Danish firm, which has enabled them access off-grid cooling facilities for their fish. This is a lifeline to Kenyan fishermen as over 1.05 billion people among the […]
Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Irene Muloni, is leading a delegation of private and public sector players from Uganda’s oil and gas sector at Africa Oil Week 2019, 4th to 8th November 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. “Uganda is promoting the country`s highly progressive and lucrative hydrocarbon sector during the Africa Oil […]
As a measure to reduce the increasing traffic congestion in Kampala, City authorities are planning to introduce a congestion levy within the Kampala Central Business District. According to Andrew Kitaka, the Acting Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, the measure is aimed at reducing traffic jam, reduce the need to drive personal cars and […]
South Sudan is preparing to restart production in various oil fields, including Block 5A operated by Sudd Petroleum Operating Company. Sudd Petroleum Oil Company (SPOC) has proactively started corporate social responsibility activities for local communities surrounding Block 5A in the Tharjath field, which it operates. The activities precede production resumption, which is expected to restart […]
Uganda’s Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called upon businesspeople in Uganda and South Africa to scale up their business relationships arguing that this will only be the way both parties can benefit. Rugunda, who was speaking during South Africa – Uganda Business Summit at Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo, said there is a big trade […]
Public and private financial institutions are not responding adequately to meet global energy goals as finance, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, remains drastically below levels needed to deliver universal access according to new Energizing Finance research released today by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). The Energizing Finance report series, now in its third year, has tracked […]
A group of French Businesspeople under their umbrella organization MEDEF (The largest French business leaders association ) is organizing a multi-sector mission of French business leaders to Uganda from 25 to 26 November 2019. The main objective of this kind of mission is generally to enable French business leaders to prospect a market that offers […]
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved loans of around €209 million to fund the expansion of a highway that links major economic hubs in Kenya. The total project cost is €257.68 million, of which €178.02 million (69%) will be financed by the Bank Group, while 12% will come from […]
Uganda’s Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Elioda Tumwesigye has said the government is ready to set up two industrial technology Parks one in Sanga, Wakiso district to enhance Science and Technology Capacity. The Minister was officiating at the second edition of the Economic Mkutano 2019 for which the focus was the role of […]
To support growing energy cooperation and investment between China and Africa, the African Energy Chamber is organizing a working visit to Beijing next week. Led by Executive Chairman Nj Ayuk, the delegation from the Chamber will be meeting with CEOs and Chairmen from China’s state-owned energy companies and the private sector, along with key industry […]
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has said that it has not yet been consulted on the ongoing plans to introduce a National Health Insurance Scheme that will require all Ugandans above 18 years to contribute to the scheme before accessing health services across the country. According to Ibrahim Lubega Kaddunabbi the IRA Chief Executive Officer, […]