Uganda
Uganda’s oil and gas sector is focusing not just on first oil, but on retaining value within the country. Out of $5.255 billion in awarded contracts, Ugandan companies have secured 40%, while over 13,000 Ugandans have been trained in key technical skills. More than 17,000 direct and nearly 40,000 indirect jobs have been created, with locals occupying the majority of management, technical, and support roles. Over 2,400 companies, mostly Ugandan, are participating in the supply chain, benefiting communities and formalizing local enterprises. Despite challenges like financing and compliance, Uganda’s strategy emphasizes local content, skills development, and enterprise growth to ensure sustainable national benefits from its oil resources.
