The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is standing up strongly against Climate Rights International (CRI), an organization that the AEC believes is working to keep Uganda from benefiting from its own natural resources. The AEC argues that Uganda, with its significant oil and gas reserves, deserves the chance to develop its energy sector for economic growth and improved living conditions.
Currently, less than 60% of people in Uganda’s cities and less than 20% in rural areas have reliable access to electricity. With 1.4 billion barrels of oil and extensive natural gas reserves, Uganda has a golden opportunity to boost its economy and social development. However, CRI is trying to block this progress by persuading banks and insurers not to support Uganda's energy projects.
CRI's Executive Director, Brad Adams, has called for international divestment from Uganda's Kingfisher oil field project. This project, set to start in 2025, has already created over 1,500 jobs and is expected to be...
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