Uganda joins lobby to enhance transparency in oil deals
Tullow Oil workers at a rig in Buliisa in Uganda. Uganda’s decision to join EITI now shifts the focus to Kenya, which has refused to join the initiative despite promises dating back to 2012. FILE PHOTO | NMG
Uganda has joined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative in order to subject its oil industry to scrutiny and promote accountable management of revenues.
After years of prodding by legislators, civil society groups, international and donor agencies, Uganda has signed up to EITI to dispel concerns of secrecy in the management of anticipated petrodollars.
