Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, said that she was enthusiastic about spearheading the introduction of Net Metering technology in Uganda. She proposed pilot programs for this innovative billing system at prominent government sites, including the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in …
Read More »Parliament to investigate energy minister over sh573 billion gold tax waiver
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has resolved to investigate the circumstances under, which the Minister of Energy and Minerals waived tax payment of sh573 billion in gold exports. The motion, moved by the Leader of Opposition (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga on Tuesday, called for the formation of a select …
Read More »Residents boo Nankabirwa over delayed extension of power to West Nile
Arua , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Arua City have booed Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development over the delayed connection of the West Nile region to the national grid. Speaking at a function on Tuesday to welcome the President at the start of his …
Read More »Buyende land now a ‘hot cake’ ahead of building Uganda’s nuclear power plant
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has warned residents of Buyende District to desist from hurried sale of their land to speculators who are targeting securing it before the sh34 trillion nuclear energy power plant project set for 2031 is built. Government identified …
Read More »PDM: Equity Bank starts disbursing funds to savings and credit coop societies
Kiboga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda, through the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa, has launched the disbursement of Parish Development Model (PDM) cash to beneficiaries in Kiboga District. Through Equity Bank, government has streamlined the disbursement process and will offer financial literacy …
Read More »Energy Minister Nankabirwa given 7 days to explain nationwide power outages
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have demanded from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development a comprehensive statement on persistent power outages currently being experienced nationwide. Rising on a matter of national importance during plenary sitting on Thursday, legislators demanded to know how technically possible it …
Read More »No dividends for Umeme shareholders
The electricity firm H1 profits increased by 33% to Shs64bn Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity distributor, Umeme, has withheld payment of an interim dividend to its shareholders despite recording a 33% growth in profit after tax to Shs64bn for the six months period ending June.30. The company executives …
Read More »Isimba dam shutdown
The energy minister says nobody will be punished until investigations are concluded | THE INDEPENDENT | The abrupt shutdown of the 183MW Isimba hydropower plant on Aug.08 continues to cause anxiety amongst Ugandans, with many urging authorities to penalize those that caused the error. However, speaking as the main guest …
Read More »Govt to give out gas cylinders to 1 million households
Busabala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has launched the distribution of Liquified Petroleum Gas – LPG cylinders targeting one million households in a bid to promote safe and clean cooking. Launched Tuesday by Ruth Nankabirwa, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in Bugo Zone, Busabala in Wakiso …
Read More »Chinese investors petition PM over unstable electricity
Kakiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chinese investors operating different factories in Kakiri Town, Wakiso District have petitioned the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to express their frustration with the erratic electricity supply in the area. Represented by Cai Jiashun, Zong Bo and Lin Yangbin, the investors early this week petitioned …
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