Fred Kabanda finally confirmed new Petroleum Authority Executive Director
Fred Kabanda has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, succeeding Ernest Rubondo. He brings over 30 years of experience in the petroleum sector and will oversee the country's transition to commercial oil production.
Why it matters
This leadership change is critical for Uganda's economic future as it moves toward the commercialization of its oil projects and the EACOP pipeline.
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Kabanda returns to Uganda from the African Development Bank, where he currently heads the Extractives Division and provides strategic leadership and policy advice on oil, gas and mining development across Africa
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has appointed veteran petroleum sector expert Fred Kabanda as its new Executive Director. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the PAU Board of Directors.
Kabanda succeeds Ernest Rubondo, with whom they had competed for the same job ten years ago when the Petroleum Authority was formed. He joins the Authority at a critical stage as Uganda prepares to commence commercial oil production.
Kabanda has more than 30 years of experience in petroleum regulation, policy development and extractives governance.
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