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Uganda petroleum authority leadership transition

Overview

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has commenced a leadership transition following the departure of its pioneer Executive Director, Ernest Rubondo, who concluded his second and final term on August 31, 2026.

Otonga Michael Ochan, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, has been appointed by the Minister to serve as Acting Executive Director effective September 1, 2026. This transition takes place as the country prepares for commercial crude oil production from the Albertine Graben, referred to as ‘Pearl Sweet’.

Entities

Otonga Michael Ochan · Irene Bateebe · Uganda Revenue Authority · Quality Chemical Industries Limited · Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Emmanuel Katongole resigns as Uganda Revenue Authority Board Chairman

    Emmanuel Katongole has resigned as Chairman of the Uganda Revenue Authority Board after six months, amid reports of internal institutional controversy and infighting.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Petroleum Authority of Uganda begins leadership transition

    Ernest Rubondo has exited his role as Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda after ten years. Otonga Michael Ochan has been appointed acting director pending a permanent successor.

Sources

ankoletimes.co.ug · businessfocus.co.ug · ghanamma.com · ubc.go.ug · ugbulletin.co.ug