Following our engagements earlier this week in Tanzania, including a successful site visit to Tanzania Portland Cement Company Limited (TPCC) on Wednesday, the Energy Trade Mission continued today in Kampala with a Business Breakfast on ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐.
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We were honoured to have keynote remarks from emmanuel walani, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda), and Peter Primus, Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy in Uganda and Nicolas Commeignes, from German Energy Solutions Initiative.
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Setting the scene, Isaac Tumusiime of Energy Efficiency Association of Uganda (EEAU) shared valuable perspectives on ๐๐๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก: ๐๐ก๐๐ก๐ข๐ , ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ 2026 ๐๐๐ ๐ต๐๐ฆ๐๐๐. He highlighted emerging opportunities under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2026, particularly in ESCO business models, e-mobility and capacity building. He also pointed to persistent challenges around access to affordable financing, regulatory frameworks and market awareness.
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An important takeaway for German companies was the need to build local partnerships, undertake demonstration projects and invest in technical capacity to establish a sustainable market presence.
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The plenary discussion brought forward several important issues shaping Uganda's energy landscape, including opportunities for local production, the need for clearer regulatory frameworks, challenges surrounding Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs), and the role of innovative business models such as ESCOs.
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Financing, captive power generation and net metering also featured prominently, highlighting the need for practical financing solutions and enabling frameworks to accelerate private sector investment in energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies.
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A big thank you to all our speakers, partners, participating companies and stakeholders for contributing to these valuable exchanges.
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The mission continues to strengthen GermanโEast African business partnerships, facilitate knowledge exchange and create opportunities for sustainable energy solutions across the region.