Uganda is entering the final stretch toward its first oil, with government and industry leaders emphasising readiness, partnerships, and long-term value.

Officials say significant progress has been made on key projects, including Tilenga, Kingfisher, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, all critical to unlocking production.

But beyond infrastructure, Gloria Sebikari, Public Relations Officer at the Petroluem Authority of Uganda, says the focus is now shifting to institutional readiness—ensuring the country has the skills, regulatory frameworks, and private sector capacity to manage oil production sustainably.