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Irene Batebe

A photo collage of UETCL CEO, Eng. Richard Matsiko, Energy Ministry PS, Irene Batebe and Umeme's former MD, Selestino Babungi

Umeme, UETCL Face off Over Estimated UGX 600 Billion Debt After Parliament Probe

The long-running standoff between Umeme and the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) over a UGX 594 billion debt has once again thrown Uganda’s power sector into turmoil, exposing deep financial fissures
October 14, 2025
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A photo collage of Umeme Managing Director, Selestino Babungi, Energy PS, Irene Batebe and Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa. The three will play a pivotal role in the transfer of assets from Umeme to UEDCL.

ANALYSIS: How will Uganda’s energy sector fare after Umeme’s exit? 

The handover of Umeme licenses for the sale and distribution of electricity to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has put the country’s energy sector into sharp focus, especially with power resources
December 31, 2024
A photo collage of Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary, Irene Batebe and Tony Otoa, UNOC Corporate Affairs Director. The two government officials have confirmed the oil refinery deal is still on.

Government inches closer to finalising oil refinery deal with Alpha MBM Investments 

Uganda’s Energy Ministry Permanent Secretary, Irene Batebe has, in an exclusive interview with the CEO Magazine, revealed that government is on course with Dubai- based Alpha MBM Investments to have agreements signed
December 11, 2024
Irene Batebe, the new Permanent Secretary - Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

PROFILE: 15 years in the energy ministry; two MScs- in Advanced Chemical Engineering and in Mechanical Engineering, Uganda couldn’t have gotten a better PS for the energy ministry

Ms. Irene P. Batebe, the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is a former Commissioner/Midstream in the Directorate of Petroleum in the Ministry of Energy and
August 17, 2021
Energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa and other officials break ground for construction of market stalls and community centre at Kakaboga resettlement village, Buseruka sub-county, Hoima district

Energy Minister to the youth: Get the necessary skills for Oil & Gas jobs

The Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has called on the youths to take advantage of different training projects and acquire skills needed to get jobs in the country’s
August 16, 2021

 

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