Uganda’s Oil Will Create Opportunity, But Without Liquidity, Many Will Watch It Pass
By Timothy Wilkins Okanya For years, Uganda’s oil story has been told in the future tense. We’ve navigated a decade of discoveries in the Albertine Graben, sat through marathon negotiations, and watched the rigs rise with a mix of patience and prayer. But the wait is over. With the First
More Ugandans take up EACOP jobs as project nears completion
Ugandans are increasingly taking up the majority of jobs on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as it moves closer to completion, the company has announced. EACOP Deputy Managing Director, John Bosco Habumugisha, made the remarks while presenting project updates at the two-day 11th Oil and Gas Convention held at
MTN Bets Big on Digital Backbone as Uganda’s Oil Era Nears Take-Off
As Uganda edges closer to its first oil, a new narrative is taking shape in the country’s petroleum sector, one where pipelines and rigs share the stage with data, connectivity, and digital systems. At the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, MTN Uganda positioned itself
Uganda’s Oil Sector Poised for Growth as First Oil Nears
Uganda’s journey towards first oil production is gaining momentum, with key industry players rallying behind efforts to ensure the country maximises value from its petroleum resources. This was the central message at the 11th Oil and Gas Convention 2026, currently underway at Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, where government







