Musiime Chris

Analyst, Environmentalist, Petroleum and Mining Aficionado

[Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano @The_Mkutano]

Currently the manufacturing capacity for Uganda as a country towards contribution to GDP stands at 27.6% and our goal is that by 2040 it should about 50% says commissioner of trade Mugisha Joram. #ASMQUG26 #ABHRUG #Business&HumanRights @EnabelinUganda @UNDPUganda

[Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano @The_Mkutano]

Their was alot of resistance in businesses formalising but now we have are shift because they have now realised that when your formalised, you are in a better position to benefit from government. #ASMQUG26 #ABHRUG #Business&HumanRights

[Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano @The_Mkutano]

Day 2 is here.The 6th Annual Great Lakes Mining And Energy Transition Mkutano. #ASMQUG26 #ABHRUG #Business&HumanRights

[Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano @The_Mkutano]

Happening Today: The 6th Annual Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano, themed “Applying Business and Human Rights Practices to Enhance Community Benefits from Mining Projects.” @EnabelinUganda

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

“I would like to appreciate ACP-EU @DevelopmentMin and @UNDP’s support over the years to elevate the mining sector in Uganda through capacity building initiatives such as formalization, training in sustainable mining and business development for mining association.

- Don Binyina,
Executive Director @ACEMP

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

“Focusing on communities and human rights is not only the right thing to do; it is also smart business. Mining projects that engage communities, respect rights and share benefits fairly are more likely to earn trust, avoid disputes and operate successfully over the long

@IanKingUg,
Deputy Resident Representative @UNDP

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

“I extend my appreciation to @UNDP for their support in the formalization of members. Members have grown into self-advocates, collaborate better with government and are able to engage with strategic investors such as the Uganda National Mining Company”

- Bosco Bukya,
President @UGAASM_

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

“I encourage all the participants to engage openly and share experiences towards identifying practical solutions that will make mining sector more competitive and beneficial to the citizens”

- Ms. Rose Atheino,
Project Manager, Business and Human Rights @EnabelinUganda

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

Today, @UNDP, together with @ACEMP_UG and partners, convened at the 6th Annual Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano under the theme “𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬.”

The dialogue explored practical pathways for sustainable, transparent, and inclusive mineral governance, advancing conversations on how responsible mining can deliver lasting benefits for people, communities, and the environment

[NBS 89.4 FM Official @Nbsradio894fm]

ACEMP, with ENABEL, UGAASM & UNDP, hosts the 6th Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano in Kampala.

120+ stakeholders from the Great Lakes Region discuss responsible mining, community rights & artisanal formalisation. #Mining #GreatLakesRegion @EnabelinUganda

[PLEXII @PLEXII_UG]

Blencowe’s Orom Cross Graphite Project eyes production in 2027
https://t.co/amLXHame8i @EnabelinUganda @EUinUG

[PLEXII @PLEXII_UG]

Nakapiripirit District commemorates World Environment Day by joining residents to clean up Namalu town https://t.co/23E2VMVDo7

[Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy @ACEMP_UG]

In response to the issue of poor waste management identified by our Climate Action Champions, ACEMP in partnership with NDLG and Namalu S/C commemorated World Environment Day by launching a monthly cleanup exercise of Namalu business area.

[Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy @ACEMP_UG]

Students in School Environment Clubs in Nakapiripirit and Amudat are stepping up—leading clean‑ups, planting trees, and spreading awareness. By grooming them young, we’re building tomorrow’s climate leaders who will safeguard our planet. #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalProtection #SEAWNK

[Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy @ACEMP_UG]

🎙️ Live on Tembo FM 103.5 Kitgum: Radio talk show spotlighting the role of Local Government, the company & communities in Orom S/C graphite mineral developments.

Funded by @EnabelinUganda @EUinUG #CommunityAwareness #MiningUg

[Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy @ACEMP_UG]

Ongoing: Community dialogue in Kaawach Sub‑County where Restore Africa & our Climate Action Champions have to - date jointly distributed 14,250 diverse tree seedlings—the CACs are tasked to follow up and ensure the seedlings grow to maturity, securing restoration and resilience.

[Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy @ACEMP_UG]

ACEMP, in partnership with @ACODE_Uganda @NFAUG @KaramojaWomen @KHH, joined Nakapiripirit DLG & the Mt Kadam Forest Mgmt Committee for a community dialogue to chat a way forward to saving Mt Kadam Reserve which has allegedly been encroached by the Bagisu.

[Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy @ACEMP_UG]

Ongoing: Training workshop on the @EITIorg reporting template. The workshop equips stakeholders with skills to ensure accurate reporting. This feeds into Uganda’s National EITI Report, a key step toward transparency in the extractives industries.
@UgandaEITI

[Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy @ACEMP_UG]

Ongoing: Week 2 of sensitization meetings in Orom East Sub‑county—building momentum for a Community Development Agreement & Community Trust ahead of upcoming graphite mining.

Funding partners: @EnabelinUganda @EUinUG

[Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy @ACEMP_UG]

Lotee James Lowoto, LC1 of Apeitolim Village, urges gov’t & NGOs to boost restoration. Communities are ready to plant—We just need trees near our homes & gardens to bring rain, cool temperatures & a favorable environment for everyone.