Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, Minister of State for Planning, presided over the official opening of the EITI and Extractives Awareness Conference 2026 and launch of the Fifth Uganda EITI Report on September 23, 2026.













H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially unveiled Pearl Sweet as the country's export crude oil blend, marking a significant milestone in Uganda's decades long journey towards becoming an oil producing nation and signaling readiness to enter global energy markets. The event took place at Kingfisher Development Area on September 2, 2026.
H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni toured the facilities of the Kingfisher Project on September 2, 2026.
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.
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.
The Minister of State for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi (left) and Director Economic Affairs, Mr. Moses Kaggwa launch the Fourth Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Report for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 at Protea Hotel, Kampala on November 20, 2025.
Diverse stakeholders convened for the launch of the Fourth Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Report for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 at Protea Hotel, Kampala on November 20, 2025.
H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commissions the Wagagai Gold Mining site in Busia, South Eastern boader with Kenya on August 16, 2025. The event was graced by many delegates from embassies, parliament, private sector, local communities, government ministries, departments and agencies.
The Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI) Multi-Stakeholder Group conducted a workshop and field visit in the Albertine region, Kikuube District from April 7 - 11, 2025 to tour oil and gas operations.
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.
COSL LR8001 Rig in the Kingfisher Development Area in the Albertine Graben.
SINOPEC Rig in the Tilenga Development Area in the Albertine Graben.
Gold Mining at Greenstone Resources Mining in Busia District.
Uganda EITI Activities
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.
Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, State Minister for Planning, delivering remarks at EITI and Extractives Awareness Conference 2026 at Serena Hotel, Kampala on September 23, 2026
Extractives Awareness Conference 2026 and launch of the Fifth Uganda EITI Report FY 2023/2024 at Serena Hotel, Kampala on September 23, 2026
Head of EU Delegation to Uganda H.E. Jan Sadek made remarks on behalf of Development Partners. He commended Uganda for the progress made in EITI implementation
Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, Minister of State for Planning, called for better management of extractive resources to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization, create jobs, support exports and accelerate industrialization. He made the remarks at the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and Extractives Awareness Conference 2026 at Serena Hotel, Kampala, where Uganda presented its Fifth EITI Report, covering FY 2023/2024 on September 23, 2026. Read more about the function here.
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