Tag Archives: EACOP

Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, the former prime minister of Uganda has lashed out at the European parliament (EU), saying they can’t talk to Uganda about the issue of human rights. Rugunda was commenting on a recent concerns by the EU parliament over EACOP. He said there is no country in the world where there are no human rights abuses and violations ...

The leader of the National Unity Platform, Hon Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, has come out to bluntly tell President Museveni that he should forget about extracting oil in Hoima. The singer and politician said that as a country, resources and wealth are needed. However, he and his comrades won’t allow these to be overseen by a “thief and ...

Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, has described countries trying to undermine Uganda’s oil project as ‘hypocritical’. She made these comments while at the United Nations General Assembly. She said it is regrettable and hypocritical that some of those countries and regions undermining Uganda are responsible for global warming. The remarks came against the backdrop of a resolution by the EU ...

While speaking at NBS TV’s Eagle show, Bukoto central MP, Hon Sebamala Richard said that President Museveni and the Deputy speaker of Parliament Hon Thomas Tayebwa have no right to speak up against the EU’s orders. Sebamala Richard said that if the European Union has more power in this project, then the leaders in Uganda should be humble. There is ...

In light of the European Union censuring Uganda’s oil project, President Museveni says it will continue no matter what. On Friday, the president vowed to continue with the massive and controversial East African oil project. He dismissed a resolution by the European lawmakers calling for it to be delayed over “rights violations”. TotalEnergies and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation ...