Energy, Oil & Gas

Parliament approves UNOC’s UGX 7 trillion loan from Vitol Bahrain to fund oil refinery, Kenya pipeline shares and storage facilities

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasThe Big StoryDecember 17, 2025December 18, 2025

Parliament has approved a proposal authorising the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) to borrow up to USD 2 billion (UGX 7.12 trillion) from Vitol Bahrain E.C. (VBA), a global trader…

Redefining the CFO Role in Oil and Gas: How UNOC’s Emmanuel Mugagga Is Executing Strategy for National Impact

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesEnergy, Oil & GasThe Big StoryDecember 16, 2025December 18, 2025

Emmanuel Mugagga is the Chief Financial Officer of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Winner of the Strategy Execution Award at the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer…

Kilembe Mines, Woodcross Resources top list of mining companies defaulting on mineral rent at UGX 3.75 billion

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasThe Big StoryDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Government has issued a default notice of dozens mining companies and licence holders after unpaid mineral rent arrears climbed to UGX 3.75 billion.  Woodcross Mining Company Limited and Kilembe Mines…

Ernest Rubondo to Step Down After a Defining Decade as Executive Director of PAU

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasThe Big StoryDecember 16, 2025January 10, 2026

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has commenced the search for its second Executive Director, formally opening the next chapter in the leadership of Uganda’s oil and gas regulator.  The…

Ugandan enterprises urged to explore regional oil and gas opportunities

Brian EmorutEnergy, Oil & GasNews & AnalysisDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

As the 6th Annual National Content Conference entered its final day, Ugandan enterprises supplying or seeking to supply goods and services to the oil and gas sector were urged to…

Ugandan Enterprises urged to prepare for production-phase opportunities in Oil and Gas

Brian EmorutEnergy, Oil & GasNews & AnalysisDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

The 6th Annual National Content Conference officially opened today at Mestil Hotel, Kampala, under the theme “Beyond the Drill: Cultivating a Legacy of Empowered Nationals and Enterprises in Uganda’s Oil…

Uganda’s elusive oil dream: Two decades of missed deadlines, billions spent, and the race to 2026

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasThe Big StoryOctober 27, 2025February 28, 2026

As one drives into Hoima City, the urban heart of Uganda’s oil dreams, it quickly becomes clear that this is no ordinary town. The city has become a magnet for…

PRAU President Irene Nakasiita Appointed to the 2026 World Public Relations Forum -Continental Advisory Committee

Brian EmorutCompany NewsEnergy, Oil & GasOctober 15, 2025October 23, 2025

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in partnership with the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, has appointed Ms. Irene Nakasiita, President of the Public Relations Association…

BREAKING NEWS: UETCL CEO Joshua Karamagi Resigns, Eng. Richard Matsiko Appointed Acting CEO

Paul MurungiEnergy, Oil & GasThe Big StoryJuly 25, 2025July 25, 2025

In a surprise executive shake-up, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Joshua Karamagi, CFA. The Board of Directors accepted his…

UGANDA’S 100 OIL AND GAS LEADERS: Dr. Tom Buringuriza, Country Manager, Armour Energy, Uganda

Edna KyokunzireEnergy, Oil & GasUganda's 100 Oil & Gas Leaders 2024July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Dr. Tom Buringuriza is the Country Manager for Armour Energy, an Australian Oil and Gas exploration company that was licensed for the Kanywataba License Area in Uganda.  He managed the…