Why going to university may not bring an oil job: Part II

As interest continues to grow in the oil and gas sector, several institutions of higher learning are coming up with courses they publicise as relevant to the sector. However, experts warn of manipulation of unsuspecting Ugandans by these institutions who offer courses that are hardly relevant to the oil and gas sector. In the second and last part […]

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Is Uganda prepared for looming charcoal crisis?

Charcoal burning is an activity many across the country are increasingly engaging in. But as the interest in charcoal increases, the wood needed for charcoal burning is getting scarce. In this special feature ERIASA MUKIIBI SSERUNJOGI tries to answer whether Uganda is prepared for the looming charcoal crisis. The series was published with funding from ACME’s […]

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Why Ugandans could miss out on oil jobs: Part I

Since it emerged that Uganda is endowed with oil deposits, expectations and excitement has been high, with many looking forward to employment in the sector. When Tullow, CNOOC and Total released a report stating that the oil and gas sector will generate thousands of jobs, the excitement was went a notch higher, considering the huge […]

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