Energy and Extractives Update

Four Points Hotel, Kampala, 8–9 July 2025: MEMD, through its Energy Resources Department, held a two-day training with GIZ and GET. Invest Finance Catalyst to strengthen Uganda’s mini-grid framework under the Energy...

Soroti University, 22 July 2025: INVAP-SAU, in partnership with Queensland University, University of Leeds, and TECLAB Limited, began site evaluation studies for Uganda’s first Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST), supervised...

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has developed a draft Nuclear Power Programme to integrate nuclear energy into Uganda’s energy mix, in line with Vision 2040 and the revised Energy...

Wakiso, 5–7 September 2025: The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, concluded a three-day engagement with leaders and communities in Wakiso District, focusing on service delivery and accountability. Accompanied by officials from...

Kololo, 7 July 2025: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) joined national celebrations for the 14th Africa Public Service Day at Kololo Grounds under the theme: “Enhancing Agility and Resilience...

Entebbe, 30 September 2025: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, through its Geological Survey Department (GSD), has launched the PanAfGeo+ Uganda Country Window at K-Hotels, Entebbe. The project aims to enhance...

London, 2025, UK, 13 September 2025: Hon. Dr. Canon Ruth Nankabirwa, Uganda’s Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, has been recognized by the World Book of Records London for her outstanding contributions...

Petroleum House, 22 August 2025: The Deputy Head of Service, Ms. Jane Kyarisima Mwesiga, met senior management of MEMD and agency heads to discuss strategies for improving service delivery and sector performance....

Gulu City, 4 September 2025: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) participated in the Annual Ugandan Ambassadors’ Conference at Gulu University under the theme “Strengthening the Foreign Service’s Contribution to...