Hon. Minister of State for Mineral Develoment with UGEITI Secretariat 29.01.25.

The Minister of State for Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro (center) met a team from the UGEITI Secretariat that briefed her about EITI implementation on January 29, 2025. The Minister noted that EITI is an important initiative for promoting good governance in Uganda's extractive sector.

EITI Team with Stakeholders

The EITI International Secretariat's Executive Director, Mr. Mark Robinson, EITI's Policy Manager, Ms. Fatma Nyambura, and a team from the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) led by its President and CEO Ms. Suneeta Kaimal met with the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, and the Chairperson of the Uganda Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG), Mr. Moses Kaggwa on August 23, 2024.

International EITI

The EITI International Secretariat team met with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Ms. Irene Bateebe on August 23, 2024. They discussed the findings from Uganda's validation assessment, and Uganda's energy transition strategy.

EITI Executive Director

While in Uganda, The EITI International team met with Jan Sadek, Ambassador of the European Union to Uganda, The World Bank Country Manager in Uganda, Mukami Kariuki and representatives of Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to discuss extractive sector governance, especially transparency in mineral supply chains, including gold on August 23, 2024.

Group photo at the EITI Report launch

State Minister for Planning (third left), State Minister for Mineral Development (fourth left) in the first row and other Stakeholders at the launch of the Uganda's Second EITI Report in Kampala Sheraton Hotel on September 15, 2023.

Second EITI Report Press Conference

EITI Champion, State Minister for Mineral Development (fourth right) and other Stakeholders during a press conference to disseminate the findings of the Uganda's Second EITI Report at Uganda Media Centre on August 10, 2023.

Gold mining at Greenstone Resources mining at Busia district.

Gold Mining at Greenstone Resources Mining in Busia District.

Launch-of-the Oil Production by CNOOC Rig at Kingfisher in Kikuube District

H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (second left) officially launches oil drilling rig at Kingfisher oil fields in Buhuka village, Kyangwali Subcounty in Kikuube District on January 24, 2023.

Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI) was established following a cabinet decision on 28th January 2019. Uganda became the 26th member country in Africa and the 54th in the world.

Uganda joined EITI on August 12, 2020 becoming the 26th member country in Africa and the 54th in the world.

Kingfisher Development Area

Joint Venture Partners
FID - 1st Feb 2022
MSG Interface with Stakeholders 19th March, 2021.

EITI implementation in Uganda is steered by a 25-person Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) comprised of representatives from the 3 stakeholder constituencies: Government, Extractive Companies and Civil Society Organizations.

President Yoweri Museveni (with hat) and the oil and gas projects joint venture partners after they announced the final investment decision (FID) in Kampala held on 1st February, 2022,

H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (with hat), oil and gas projects joint venture partners after announcing the Final Investment Decision (FID) in Kampala on February 1, 2022.

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Uganda EITI Activities

28 November 2024
The Head of Secretariat presented key findings from the UGEITI Report FY 2021/2022 at Sheraton Hotel Kampala
23 August 2024
EITI International Secretariat team met with OAG staff to discuss Uganda's validation outcome at their offices
07 June 2024
MSG members reflecting on the Uganda's EITI validation and defining strategic direction at Speke Resort Munyonyo
06 June 2024
MSG members addressing the media on key achievements from the Uganda's EITI Validation at Speke Resort Munyonyo
06 December 2023
EITI International Secretariat validation team leader Mr. Francisco Paris sitting (second left), OAG and UGEITI Secretariat
05 December 2023
EITI International Secretariat validation team engaging Civil Society Coalition on Oil and Gas members
31 October 2023
Head of UGEITI Secretariat presenting EITI implementation process at 12th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference 2023
15 September 2023
State Minister for Planning and State Minister for Mineral Development officially launch UGEITI Report FY 2020/2021
23 August 2023
Regional Stakeholder engagement to disseminate UGEITI Report FY 2020/2021 and Beneficial Ownership in Hoima City
10 August 2023
State Minister for Mineral Development highlighting findings of the UGEITI Report FY 2020/2021 at Uganda Media Centre

What is EITI?

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global initiative that promotes the open and accountable management of oil, gas and mineral resources. Its implementation is overseen by the EITI International Board chaired by Rt Hon Helen Clark. The Board represents extractive companies, investors, international civil society organizations and supporting country governments.

Find out more about EITI

EITI International Secretariat met with Uganda's MSG members during a 2 day mission on August 23, 2024

EITI Board delivers decision on Uganda's validation in implementing the 2019 EITI Standard on May 14, 2024

MSG Chairperson highlighting findings of the 3rd UGEITI Report FY 2021/2022 at Sheraton Hotel on November 28, 2024

Uganda has achieved a moderate score in implementing the 2019 EITI Standard. Uganda has made strides in improving transparency and accountability in its oil and mining sector by establishing a robust multi-stakeholder platform and undertaking reforms to its Minerals Act. The Board commends Uganda EITI for its outreach efforts, including publishing summary reports and dissemination activities in extractive regions. Read more about the EITI Board decision here.

UGEITI Stakeholders