Africa Is Oil-Rich Yet It Suffers Whenever Oil Markets Are Disrupted Elsewhere?
Every time a war breaks out thousands of kilometres away from Africa, fuel prices on the continent rise. Transport costs increase. Food becomes more expensive....
Author : Lisa Najjemba
Uganda’s New Petroleum Licensing Round Must Balance Development Ambitions with Emerging Climate Obligations
Uganda’s announcement of a third petroleum licensing round for the 2026/27 financial year marks another significant milestone in the country’s journey toward becoming an oil-producing...
China’s Zero-Tariff Policy, What It Means For Africa’s Energy Future and Uganda’s Place In It – A New Trade Era With Energy Implications
China’s decision to eliminate tariffs on imports from African countries marks a significant shift in global trade relations and could reshape the trajectory of Africa’s...
From Viability to Bankability: What Bujagali and Karuma Reveal About Financing Electricity Projects in Uganda
Uganda’s electricity sector tells an important story about how large infrastructure projects are financed in emerging markets. Over the past two decades, the country has...
Syndicate lending: A key to unlocking energy financing in Uganda
Uganda’s ambition to industrialize and achieve universal access to energy hinges not just on political will but on financing. Major energy infrastructure projects, from hydropower...
De-Risking Energy Investment: Evaluating The Impact Of The Umeme Buy Out On Power Purchase Agreements And Investor Confidence In Uganda
In Uganda’s evolving electricity sector, the termination of Umeme’s 20-year distribution concession marked a defining moment in the country’s approach to public-private partnerships. Signed in...