THE REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION OPERATORS IN UGANDA
By Julius M. Musoke
20 February 2017
Industry Overview
The telecom industry in Uganda was originally comprised of a sole operator by way of a state owned company that provided fixed telephone connectivity and other services. read more..
ELECTRICITY REGULATION IN UGANDA
By Julius M. Musoke
22 April 2016
The Unbundling of Services
It is now several years since Uganda’s electricity industry was liberalised. The industry which since Uganda’s independence had been run under the monopoly of a statutory corporation, the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) saw the passing of the Electricity Act Cap 149 in 1999, read more..
UGANDA’S USE OF INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION
By Julius M. Musoke
16 April 2016
Electricity Sector Overview
Uganda’s electricity industry is regulated by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), established by the Electricity Act of 1999. ERA’s duties include the regulation and issuance of licences for the generation, transmission, distribution, sale, export and import of electrical energy. Read more..
ASPECTS OF MINING RIGHTS IN UGANDA
By Julius M. Musoke
24 March 2017
Is the property in minerals in Uganda vested in private citizens?
The Constitution and the Mining Act 2003, vest the entire property in and control of all minerals in, on and under any land or waters in Uganda in the Government of Uganda. read more..
ENFORCEMENT OF LOCAL LAW SECURITY
by MMA Banking Team
23 March 2017
Is the process for enforcement of registered local law security, a court led process or can it be done out of court?
Enforcement can be done out of court, provided that the security documentation provides for express powers of sale without read more