Putting extractives at the centre of political campaigns

As Uganda heads toward another defining election, the extractive sector — oil, gas, and mining — must shift from the sidelines to the center of political debate. The 2025 Citizens Convention on Extractives creates space for citizens, civil society, and policymakers to reimagine these resources not as elite projects, but as public goods. The campaign season is a strategic moment to demand answers from every manifesto: who truly benefits from Uganda’s natural wealth? Join the discussion with Patrick Katabaazi Kiconco, Technical Advisor at the Centre for Budget and Tax Policy, and Winnifred Ngabiirwe, CEO of Global Rights Alert.