As of 2025, Uganda’s implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI) demonstrates moderate progress. In FY2022/23, Uganda scored 78.5/100, reflecting meaningful gains in stakeholder engagement and impact, though challenges remain around full transparency.

UGEITI reconciled Ushs 530.17 billion, with Ushs 299.95 billion from Mining and Ushs 230.23 billion (mostly from fees, as no commercial oil production yet) from Oil & gas. The value of mineral exports was Ushs 33.6 billion, with Vermiculite, Iron Ore and Tungsten accounting for the largest share of export value. There was no oil and gas production or export during the reporting period, as the sector remained in the exploration and pre-production phases.  

Extractive Industries contributed about 1.47% of GDP; 0.026 % of total employment; 1.13 % of general government revenues; and 0.001 % of total exports. Mineral exports were valued at Ushs 33.6 billion, largely from vermiculite, iron ore and tungsten. No oil or gas exports occurred due to ongoing exploration/pre-production

The report highlights continued reconciliation efforts of government and company payments, but notes incomplete data disclosures, especially in beneficial ownership and contract transparency. The Report recommends strengthening Uganda’s legal basis for EITI reporting and improve compliance by mining firms, as voluntary disclosure has produced reporting gaps. These findings underscore that, while Uganda has built a solid multi-stakeholder platform, urgent action is needed on contract and ownership transparency, and in ensuring civil society can sustainably monitor the sector.

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