In this episode, we explore the role of the private sector in Uganda’s journey towards a just energy transition. We speak with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts about their experiences, challenges, and innovations in shifting from traditional energy sources to sustainable and equitable alternatives.

Listeners will gain insights into how businesses are navigating policy frameworks, financing green energy projects, and contributing to environmental sustainability, while ensuring that communities and workers benefit from this transition. This episode sheds light on the opportunities and obstacles in making Uganda’s energy sector cleaner, more inclusive, and future-ready.

In this episode, we take you inside the Renewable Energy Conference 2025 and Expo (REC2025), where policymakers, energy experts, investors, innovators, and community voices come together to shape Uganda’s clean energy future. We explore key discussions on renewable energy technologies, policy frameworks, financing, and community-driven solutions aimed at expanding access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy across the country.

From solar and wind to bioenergy and hydropower, this episode highlights the opportunities, challenges, and commitments driving Uganda’s transition toward a low-carbon economy and inclusive development—charting a practical path to a sustainable future for people and the environment.

As carbon farming expands in the name of climate action, questions remain about who truly benefits. In this episode, we listen to voices from affected communities as they speak about land access, consent, environmental changes, and the social and economic impacts of carbon farming projects on their daily lives.