UGEITI – Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

Crude Oil

H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially names Uganda's crude oil, Pearl Sweet at the Kingfisher Development area in Kikuube District on September 2, 2026. Uganda's crude oil naming ceremony symbolizes a new chapter for the country giving our crude a unique identity strengthening its market recognition and marking our journey towards becoming an oil producing nation.

Revenue potential in mining sector

Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI), in partnership with Oxfam Uganda and the Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI), launched and disseminated the study on the revenue potential of Uganda’s mining sector on September 1, 2026. The Manager of Stakeholder Engagement, Edwin Kanakulya Kavuma (left), represented the Secretariat at the event where he participated as a panelist and shared insights on the sector’s contribution to domestic revenue mobilization.

MSG Group Photo (39th Meeting)

Hon. Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for General Duties, presided over the official handover ceremony of the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) at the Protea Hotel, Kampala on February 12, 2026. He commended the outgoing members for their dedicated service and instrumental role in advancing Uganda's extractives sector, highlighted by consistent EITI reporting and improved data accessibility for all citizens.

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.

Uganda EITI Activities

Radio talk show on the revenue potential of the Uganda's mining sector September 3, 2026

MSG members at the official announcement of the finalization and upcoming launch of the 5th Uganda EITI Report August 20, 2026

Official announcement of the finalization and upcoming launch of the 5th Uganda EITI Report August 20, 2026

Induction of the Multi-Stakeholder Group at Speke Resort Munyonyo Hotel March 16 – 19, 2026

The Regional Dissemination of the Fourth Uganda EITI Report at Tororo District March 11 – 13, 2026

Tax Alliance Uganda in partnership with Oxfam, SEATIN and UGEITI held a CSO training on mining revenue potential at Esella Country Hotel February 17, 2026

Hon. Henry Musasizi, State Minister for General Duties, presided over the official handover ceremony of the MSG at Protea Hotel, Kampala February 12, 2026

MSG conducted a workshop and field visit in the Albertine region focusing on the oil and gas operations in Kikuube District April 7 - 11, 2025

MSG held a workshop in collaboration with the OAG at Protea Hotel Kololo in Kampala aimed at enhancing the implementation of the EITI April 4, 2025

Various stakeholders gathered for the launch of the third EITI Report for the financial year 2021/2022 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala November 28, 2024

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

Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, State Minister for Planning, delivering remarks at the launch of the Fourth Uganda EITI Report FY 2022/2023 on November 20, 2025

Launch of the Fourth Uganda EITI Report FY 2022/2023 at Protea Hotel, Kampala on November 20, 2025

MSG Chairperson presenting Fourth Uganda EITI Report FY 2022/2023 findings at Protea Hotel, Kampala on November 20, 2025

On 20th November 2025, the Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI) launched its fourth EITI report covering the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. The launch ceremony was officiated by the State Minister for Finance and Planning, Honourable Amos Lugoloobi. Read more about the EITI Report Launch here.