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 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 12th August 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(third right) 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 second right, oil and gas projects joint venture partners after announcing the Final Investment Decision (FID) in Kampala February 1, 2022.

Uganda's First UGEITI Report launched on 10th June, 2022.

Uganda's first EITI report covering the period July 2019 to June 2020 was submitted to the International Secretariat in May 2022, and launched on 10th June 2022.

The Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI) was established following a Cabinet decision on 28th January 2019. The Cabinet tasked the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development to put in place the necessary institutional framework to enable Uganda to become an EITI member country.

Uganda EITI Activities

18 January 2023

Extractive Industry and Energy Stakeholders Symposium Organised by Office of the Auditor General

20 December 2022

MSG Training On Beneficial Ownership and Development of the Communication Strategy

30 November 2022

EITI Dissemination and Capacity Enhancement Workshop on Environment and Natural Resources

23 November 2022

Training Workshop on Energy Transition Planning and EITI

01 October 2021

MSG Training Workshop on Developing a Contract Disclosure Plan

26 May 2021

MSG visit to Mubende-Kassanda Mining region

19 May 2021

MSG Training On Beneficial Ownership and Development of the Communication Strategy

16 March 2021

MSG visit to Hoima Oil Subregion

18 November 2020

Multi Stakeholder Group Induction Retreat

25 September 2020

8th MSG meeting following Uganda’s Admission to EITI

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.

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Why EITI is Important

Improved Business

Improved Business Environment through increased transparency

Better Efficiency

Enhanced Efficiency in Licensing for Extractives

Better Cooperation

Better cooperation between Government, extractives companies and civil society

Public Awareness

Create Awareness about extractives in Uganda

Multi-Stakeholder Group

EITI is implemented in the Uganda by the Uganda EITI Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG). The MSG is responsible for overseeing implementation and agreeing all decisions on EITI in Uganda. The MSG is made up of representatives from industry, civil society and government.