Renewable Energy Archives

President Museveni commissioned Spiro’s electric motorbike operations in Uganda at an event held at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi, on July 11, 2024.

Afreximbank Extends $50 Million Debt Financing to Spiro Electric Mobility Company

Afreximbank has extended $50 million in debt financing to African electric mobility company Spiro, as the firm scales up its clean transport infrastructure across the continent. The transaction, first reported by Africa

February 25, 2026

The Big Story·Transport & Logistics

Celestine Rwabukumba, CEO Rwanda Stock Exchange and the current chairman of the East African Securities Exchanges (EASEA)

Rwanda readies green exchange window to boost market depth

Rwanda is preparing to launch a Green Exchange Window (GEW) later this month, a dedicated platform for trading sustainable investment instruments aimed at expanding the country’s capital markets and attracting climate-focused investors.

November 4, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·East Africa·The Big Story

MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge, and Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego at the launch of the MTN Sustainability Report at Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda's capital.

10 Key Takeaways from MTN Uganda’s Newly Launched Sustainability Report

When Sylvia Mulinge stepped up to launch MTN Uganda’s latest sustainability report, her message was simple: profit alone is not enough. “A strong company must invest in the wellbeing of its community,

August 26, 2025

Company News·The Big Story

Panelists discuss mini-grid development in Uganda during energy week at Speke Resort Munyonyo Experts highlighted the potential of mini-grids to electrify rural areas and drive economic growth

Mini-grid Investors Seek Longer Concession Periods to Boost Uganda’s Renewable Energy

During a recent high-level panel discussion on Thursday, Uganda’s private sector called for extended concession periods to facilitate the development of mini-grids, which are essential for the country’s renewable energy targets. The

November 1, 2024

Business & Markets·The Big Story

Nexus Green workers install solar panels at a project site in Bulangira, in Kibuku District.

Green Energy in Uganda: Adopting public-private sector partnerships will accelerate adoption and benefits of renewable energy

Uganda’s Policy vision for Renewable Energy is to make renewable energy a substantial part of the national energy consumption. This is commendable given the current state of the global climate and dynamic

March 9, 2023

Thought Leadership