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Minister Musenero Experiences Uganda’s Locally Made Kayoola Electric Bus The Minister of @MEMD_Uganda Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero, has experienced Uganda’s locally manufactured Kayoola electric bus during an engagement organised by E-Bus Xpress. The ride provided an opportunity to showcase Uganda’s homegrown innovation and the potential of electric mobility in advancing cleaner and more sustainable public transport. Dr. Musenero experienced the bus's comfort, quiet operation and suitability for everyday passenger transport, highlighting the contribution of local innovation to transforming Uganda's transport sector. The engagement also provided E-Bus Xpress with a platform to demonstrate the benefits of locally manufactured electric buses to commuters, policymakers and prospective partners. The initiative reflects Uganda's growing capacity to develop homegrown technological solutions that support cleaner, more efficient and sustainable mobility. @ebusxpress @KiiraMotors @DrMusenero #OpenGovUg

𝐇𝐨𝐧 @DrMusenero 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon @DrMusenero has challenged civil society organisations (CSOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), investors and other stakeholders in Uganda’s oil and gas sector to embrace innovation and ensure the country’s natural resources translate into tangible economic and social benefits. The Minister made the call while officially opening the Fourth Annual Joint Conference for CSOs and NGOs working in Uganda’s oil and gas sector under the theme: “Advancing Sustainability in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector: Progress, Lessons and Look Ahead.” The Minister observed that sustainability is not about maintaining existing systems indefinitely, but continuously adapting and innovating to build productive economies, improve livelihoods and safeguard the environment. “Change signals an opportunity for innovation. Climate change requires collective effort, new thinking and innovation,” the Minister said, urging stakeholders to view emerging challenges as opportunities for development rather than threats. On Uganda’s petroleum development, the Minister challenged stakeholders to focus on three critical questions: Where is the money? Where are the industries? And where is the energy required to power development? The Minister emphasised that the success of the oil and gas sector must go beyond extracting petroleum to creating jobs, stimulating industrialisation, financing public services and improving the lives of Ugandans. “Without energy, there is no industrialisation. Without appropriate energy, there can be no digital sustainability,” the Minister observed. The Minister also called for stronger local capacity, skills development and investment in domestic industries to ensure Ugandans actively participate in and benefit from emerging opportunities in the sector. On governance, the Minister underscored the importance of transparency, accountability and inclusive development, urging stakeholders to generate practical solutions that advance Uganda’s long-term economic transformation. The Minister challenged African countries to accelerate their development efforts, saying: “It is time for us not only to move, but to move faster than everybody else, and, where possible, overtake.” The annual conference brings together government, civil society, industry players and other stakeholders to assess progress, share lessons and strengthen collaboration towards the sustainable development of Uganda’s oil and gas sector. @PAU_Uganda @UNOC_UG @CNOOCUgandaLtd #UgOilCSOMeet

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: The 4th Annual Joint Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Conference is underway, bringing together civil society actors, government representatives and other stakeholders to deliberate on key national development issues, strengthen collaboration and explore ways of advancing citizen participation in governance and service delivery. The conference provides a platform for dialogue, shared experiences and collective action towards Uganda’s development priorities. #UgOilCSOMeet

𝐂𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐂 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 @CNOOCUgandaLtd has highlighted environmental protection, cleaner energy adoption and community development as key pillars of responsible petroleum development, citing sustainability interventions under the Kingfisher Development Area Project in the Albertine Graben. Speaking at the 4th Annual Civil Society Conference on Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector at @MestilHotel, @CNOOCUgandaLtd Acting President, Mr. Hu Weijie, said the country's petroleum resources must be developed responsibly to deliver lasting benefits for present and future generations. He noted that the Kingfisher Project, operated by CNOOC in partnership with @TotalEnergiesUG and @UNOC_UG , demonstrates how economic development can be balanced with environmental conservation and social responsibility, particularly within ecologically sensitive areas. Highlighting the project's environmental achievements, Hu disclosed that the transition from diesel-powered electricity generation to hydropower has eliminated the consumption of more than 1,400 litres of diesel daily, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fuel-related waste and operational costs. The initiative has also extended access to cleaner and more reliable electricity to neighbouring communities, including the Buhuka Water Supply Scheme. Other interventions include LPG recovery and power generation, environmental restoration and tree-planting programmes, improved waste management, food waste recycling at workers' camps and the deployment of advanced technologies such as the LR8001 Modified Rig. Hu said these initiatives demonstrate that operational efficiency and environmental responsibility can be pursued together, particularly through innovation and the adoption of cleaner technologies. On the socio-economic front, he highlighted the contribution of local content initiatives in creating employment opportunities for Ugandans and strengthening the participation of local enterprises across the petroleum value chain. He added that investments in education, skills development, road safety, community health and continuous stakeholder engagement have contributed to improving community well-being and strengthening relationships with host communities. The CNOOC Uganda Limited Acting President identified three key lessons from the Kingfisher experience: integrating sustainability into every stage of project planning and implementation, maintaining meaningful engagement with stakeholders, and building strong partnerships among government, industry, communities, civil society and development partners. He, however, noted that challenges remain, particularly in balancing industrial development with environmental conservation, managing community expectations, strengthening local capacity, safeguarding human rights and ensuring equitable distribution of petroleum sector benefits. Looking ahead, Hu called for increased investment in local businesses, workforce development, women and youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and cleaner energy solutions to ensure that petroleum development contributes to broad-based national development beyond the lifespan of the resource. He emphasised that the success of Uganda's petroleum industry should not be measured solely by oil production volumes or revenues, but also by the strength of institutions, resilience of communities, protection of the environment and the legacy created for future generations. The 4th Annual Civil Society Conference brings together government, industry players, civil society organisations and development partners to examine progress, lessons and the way forward in advancing sustainability in Uganda's oil and gas sector. @PAU_Uganda #UgOilCSOMeet26