Action in the Field
Real-time updates on our journey to power Uganda sustainably. From new solar installations to community water breakthroughs, see how we are making a difference today.
Uganda Urged to Look Beyond Oil Revenues
As global oil prices decline and climate pressures intensify, Uganda faces a critical choice: continue relying on oil revenues or channel them into broader economic diversification.
Uganda’s Bold Nuclear Energy Vision
With plans to generate 30,000 megawatts from uranium by 2026, Uganda positions nuclear power as a cornerstone of its energy future balancing ambitions for sustainability and independence against concerns over cost, safety, and environmental impact.
Uganda’s Sh23.9 Trillion Budget: Promise or Illusion?
Framed around infrastructure investment and public service delivery, Uganda’s 2015/16 budget seeks to unlock growth through agriculture, tourism, and mining. Yet questions remain about corruption, underfunded sectors, and whether the allocations can truly deliver socio-economic transformation for all citizens.
Amin’s Legacy of Deforestation
Uganda’s forests suffered devastating losses under Idi Amin’s regime, leaving behind ecological scars that still shape today’s environmental challenges. The story underscores how political decisions can accelerate environmental destruction and why reforestation remains critical for Uganda’s future.
Democracy and Development: Uganda’s Dilemma
While democracy promises civil liberties, Uganda’s experience shows a weak link between elections and economic transformation. Analysts argue that strong governance, institutional renewal, and pragmatic leadership may matter more than frequent ballots in driving real progress.
Uganda’s Youth: The Deciding Force in 2026 Elections
With over 77% of Uganda’s population under 30, young people hold unprecedented power to shape the nation’s political future. Yet their energy and vulnerability make them both a vital resource and a target for manipulation. The challenge lies in channeling youth ambition toward constructive participation rather than exploitation in partisan battles.
Civil Society Joins Uganda’s EITI Journey
Uganda’s admission to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative marks a new era of accountability in oil, gas, and mining. With CSO representatives now elected to the Multi-Stakeholder Group, civil society will play a critical role in ensuring transparency, good governance, and equitable resource management for the nation.
Activists Rally to Save Bugoma Forest
Environmental groups are calling for a boycott of Hoima Sugar products, accusing the company of fueling deforestation in Bugoma Forest. The campaign highlights the clash between industrial agriculture and conservation, urging Ugandans to protect biodiversity and resist unsustainable land use.
Murchison Falls Dam Debate Rekindled
Uganda’s decision to permit a feasibility study for a hydropower dam at Murchison Falls has reignited controversy. Conservationists warn of devastating impacts on biodiversity and tourism, while government officials argue the project could boost energy security. The move highlights the tension between development ambitions and environmental preservation.