We’re in Kumi District for the activation of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP) in Eastern Uganda. The EASP is a Government of Uganda initiative implemented by Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development and Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company with funding from World Bank aimed at transforming energy access for all. #ElectricityForAll

In collaboration with Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Service Companies, today we’re spearheading a major regional activation of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP) in Kumi District, Eastern Uganda. #ElectricityForAll Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development Roy Nyamutale Baguma

#ElectricityForAll: Earlier, UECCC MD Roy Nyamutale Baguma joined the Minister of State for Energy, Hon. Hon Okaasai Opolot- MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY, to launch key energy access initiatives in Kumi District under the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project (EASP). These included; 1. Launch of solar-powered street lights.

Earlier, the Chief Guest, Hon. Hon Okaasai Opolot- MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY, Minister of State for Energy, arrived in Kumi District for the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project activation in the Teso Sub-region. Joined by UECCC MD Roy Nyamutale Baguma, district leaders, and partners, Hon. Okasai toured exhibition stalls

Today, National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) 🇺🇬 launched a cultural awareness & clean cooking campaign at #NyeroRockPaintings, Kumi District! Celebrating Teso heritage while promoting clean cooking solutions. #CleanCookingUG #TesoCulture

His Highness the Emorimor of Teso, MPs, Hon Okaasai Opolot- MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY ,State Minister for Energy, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Nyero Town Council, & Teso community joined us. A powerful gathering for sustainability! #NyeroOutreach #NREPImpact

Electricity Access Scale Up project was successfully launched in Kumi district by Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development . This is an attempt by government to extend electricity to the rural areas.

Teso has embraced clean cooking project, This was witnessed today at @nyerorockpaintings where the traditional leaders gathered to launch the project. Big thanks to @Papa Emorimor for leading the race

During the launch of the Electricity Access Scale-Up Project in Kumi District by Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, nrepion energized the event with a vibrant awareness campaign, featuring a powerful live e-cooking demonstration and engaging exhibitors showcasing innovative clean cooking technologies.

Day 1 of the 32nd EAPP Steering Committee & 20th Council of Ministers meetings is has concluded at Serena Hotel, Kampala 🇺🇬 Uganda’s State Minister for Energy, Hon. Sidronius Okaasai Opolot, joins CEOs of regional power utilities and development partners to shape the future of

Toda Hon Okaasai Opolot- MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY opened the Eastern Africa Power Pool, 20th Council of Ministers Meeting at Serena Hotel Kampala. Member countries include Burundi, Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Rwanda, Somali; South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Day 2 of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) conference opened at Kampala Serena Hotel with an address by Hon. Sidronius Okaasai Opolot, Uganda’s Minister of State for Energy and Chairperson of the 20th EAPP Council of Ministers Meeting. He began with a solemn moment of silence

Hon Okaasai Opolot- MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY officially opens the #EnergyConvention2025. He emphasized the mineral sector’s role in unlocking energy potential.

Hon. Okaasai Sidronius Opolot, Minister of State for Energy, joined by the Chairman of the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals Mr. Ashaba Aggrey and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Uganda Chamber of Energy and minerals for a walk through of the exhibitor booths

Minister of State for Energy, Hon Okaasai Opolot- MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY has reaffirmed Uganda’s ambitious energy target, announcing that the government remains steadfast in its pursuit of generating 52,000 megawatts (MW) of power by 2040. Victor Tayebwa #NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates

BREAKING: Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu hands over Kilembe Mines to Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) and Sarrai Group! This marks a new chapter in Uganda's mining sector. Stay tuned for more updates!

The Ministry has made huge steps towards Uganda's energy future with the signing of a site evaluation service contract for the 8,400 MW Buyende Nuclear Power Plant, bringing us closer to our 2040 energy goal of 52,481 MW, with 24,000 MW from nuclear!

Uganda takes a significant step towards nuclear energy! Hon Okaasai Opolot- MINISTER OF STATE FOR ENERGY Minister State Minister for Energy closes a 2-day site evaluation meeting for Buyende Nuclear Power Plant, paving way for construction & local capacity building.