Katikkiro Mayiga supports Uganda’s Oil exploration project

By Our reporter

18^th July 2023

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga strongly condemns any resolutions aimed at impeding the progress of oil exploration in Uganda.

While leading a delegation from the Buganda Kingdom on a visit to the oil fields in the Albertine region, Mayiga expressed the Kingdom’s dissatisfaction with resolutions made by foreign countries to halt oil and gas exploration in Uganda.

He considers such resolutions as harmful to Uganda’s development and views those responsible as adversaries of the country’s progress.

Mayiga emphasizes that Buganda Kingdom fully supports the immediate commercial production of oil and gas, as it believes this resource is crucial for the development of various sectors in the country.

Mayiga calls on the government and oil companies to ensure that Bunyoro Kingdom receives its fair share of oil revenue to contribute to regional development.

He also highlights the importance of conducting oil activities in an environmentally friendly manner and urges investments in environmental preservation in Bunyoro sub-region.

Andrew Byakutaga, the Prime Minister of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, said they are collaborating with the government and oil companies to ensure that the people of Bunyoro benefit from the oil and gas sector.

He expresses full support for the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and other oil-related activities, citing their positive impacts on the region, such as the construction of oil roads, job creation, and infrastructure improvements.

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