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At the Africa Energy Indaba 2026, Uganda showcased its energy transition strategy, utilizing oil revenues to pursue carbon neutrality by 2050 while addressing energy poverty, with only 28% of the population connected to the national grid. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is nearing completion, and the government has made strides in expanding access through new connections following the end of the Umeme concession. As global investments increasingly focus on renewable energy, Uganda aims to enhance regional energy market integration.