oil field

Uganda’s Prime Minister Commissions Ikamiro-Kingfisher Road

Uganda’s Prime Minister Commissions Ikamiro-Kingfisher Road

In 2006, Uganda discovered an oil field that is now locally known as the Kingfisher Oil Field. Plans for extracting oil were delayed due to several reasons, but one of  the biggest obstacles that the government faced was access to the site. The oil field can only be approached by helicopter or on water, making it difficult for workers […]

Acholi leaders ask for oil royalties from oil companies

People of Acholi have stepped up their demands to be considered for royalties from the oil that is being prospected in Acholi sub regions. This follows the confirmation of some oil wells in Amuru district last year. This came after oil was discovered in Amuru district and oil companies started working on this oil field […]