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Events

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About Us

About Us

Welcome to Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals

The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) is a not-for-profit, member-based voluntary organization that represents the interests of private players in the mining and petroleum sectors in Uganda by collaborating with the state to develop the country’s extractive sector.

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Why should you join the chamber?

The benefits of joining the Chamber

Networking Opportunities

Providing a platform for Networking and Stakeholder engagement of our members

Lobbying and Advocacy

Lobbying and Advocacy for and on behalf of our member’s interests in Oil and Gas, and the Mining Sectors

Research and Development

Research and Development in order to be a trusted source of well-researched and documented information in the sector.

Capacity Building

Empowering people and institutions to do their jobs better and achieve their goals more effectively—whether in government, the private sector, civil society, or communities.

What total investment has been retained in the development phase?
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What total investment has been retained in the development phase?

“28% ($980m) was retained in-country from the $3.5 billion total investment during the first exploration phase...

Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director Petroleum Authority of Uganda

Partners & Sponsors

" UEDCL has replaced 206 transformers, secured land for new substations at Magigye and Kawempe, and has drawn up plans to refurbish nine substations, inject 518 new transformers, and expand 40 medium-voltage lines before the close of 2025. "

Hon. Canon Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa - Minister for Energy and Mineral Development in Uganda
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Highlights

UNEARTHINGTHE WEALTH IN THE PEARL – Issue 28
UNEARTHINGTHE WEALTH IN THE PE...

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UCEM RESOURCE BULLETIN _ October Newsletter 2025
UCEM RESOURCE BULLETIN _ Octob...

From renewable energy initiatives and mineral discoveries to investment trends and secto...

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Junior Chamber Success Story: Norbert Niwagaba
Junior Chamber Success Story: ...

My name is Norbert Niwagaba, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum and Minerals Geos...

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Junior Chamber Success Story: Salma Navuga
Junior Chamber Success Story: ...

My name is Salma Navuga, and I graduated from Kyambogo University in 2024 with a bachelo...

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