A show of unusual political and economic alliance played out in Kasenge Parish, Mukono District, when Chinese and local investors physically escorted former State Minister Ronald Kibuule to one of his campaign rallies, signalling what they described as a critical vote for “industrial harmony” in the rapidly expanding Mbalala industrial belt.
In a significant move to promote green energy and technological innovation, the Ministry of Science and Technology has flagged off a team of over 60 Ugandans on an expedition to South Africa using a locally manufactured electric bus.
Uganda’s first crude oil export is expected within months, according to the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development.
ENTEBBE, UGANDA – Uganda's long-awaited journey to becoming an oil-producing nation is nearing its culmination, with the first crude expected to reach the international market within months, announced the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Dr Ruth Nankabirwa.
Uganda’s National Petroleum Authority announced a rise in proven oil resources, with crude oil reserves increasing from 6.5 billion to 6.65 billion barrels and recoverable oil from 1.4 billion to 1.65 billion barrels.
Mukono Municipality has received Shs 4.5 billion from the Government of Uganda, a development officials say will transform waste management, sanitation, and infrastructure in the fast-growing township.
The funds—part of the support extended after Mukono helped Kampala address its garbage crisis—will be used to purchase over 30 acres of land at Katikoro to expand the municipality’s dumping and composting site.
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